Postcode B18 5TD is located in a major urban area, within the Soho & Jewellery Quarter area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Winson Green & Gib Heath area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Winson Green & Gib Heath is £36,657 per year. The median sale price in Soho & Jewellery Quarter is £185,500 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £149,500 and £228,500. The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is All Saints Park.
Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,659 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 163 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Winson Green & Gib Heath is £36,657 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 302 ft away from B18 5TD.
Winson Green & Gib Heath near B18 5TD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.4 mi | Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | All Saints Park | Medium | Walking directions to All Saints Park |
| 0.2 mi | Musgrave Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Musgrave Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Bacchus Road Park | Small | Walking directions to Bacchus Road Park |
Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 (about £244 per square foot) in Soho & Jewellery Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £350,000 | £— |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £228,000 | £259 |
| Flats | 95 | £182,000 | £282 |
| Terraced | 49 | £177,000 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,000 | £112,000 | £98,500 |
| 2017 | £195,000 | £120,000 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £193,000 | £150,000 | £112,000 |
| 2019 | £198,000 | £136,000 | £120,000 |
| 2020 | £212,000 | £145,000 | £116,000 |
| 2021 | £212,000 | £115,000 | £135,750 |
| 2022 | £215,500 | £198,000 | £157,000 |
| 2023 | £220,000 | £165,000 | £167,500 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £215,500 | £160,000 |
| 2025 | £213,000 | £220,000 | £170,250 |
| 2026 | £186,000 | £232,500 | £208,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260 | £149 | £119 |
| 2017 | £307 | £150 | £123 |
| 2018 | £306 | £176 | £129 |
| 2019 | £350 | £175 | £147 |
| 2020 | £315 | £143 | £144 |
| 2021 | £313 | £153 | £159 |
| 2022 | £337 | £219 | £178 |
| 2023 | £350 | £274 | £200 |
| 2024 | £345 | £200 | £188 |
| 2025 | £291 | £215 | £197 |
| 2026 | £281 | £258 | £202 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B18 5TD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 4, Queens Avenue, Birmingham, B18 5JX | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 18, Newton Place, Birmingham, B18 5JY | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 75, Ashwin Road, Birmingham, B21 0UT | Terraced | Freehold | £123,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 129, Bacchus Road, Birmingham, B18 4QR | Terraced | Freehold | £142,500 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 121, Bacchus Road, Birmingham, B18 4QR | Terraced | Freehold | £127,820 |
In the B18 5TD postcode area, located within Winson Green & Gib Heath, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Benson | Academy sponsor led | Inadequate Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Nishkam Primary School Birmingham | Free schools | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Apr 2025. |
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B18 5TD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Thu Cuc Supermarket | 97 Nineveh Road, Birmingham, B21 0SX | Walking directions to Thu Cuc Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Khan Foodstore | Nineveh Road, Birmingham, B21 0SU | Walking directions to Khan Foodstore |
| 0.3 mi | Nine Food & Wine | Nineveh Road, Birmingham, B21 0TT | Walking directions to Nine Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Chefline Ltd | 115 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9SD | Walking directions to Chefline Ltd |
| 0.3 mi | Wayco Supermarket | Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9BH | Walking directions to Wayco Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B18 5TD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shuranjeet Singh
Soho & Jewellery Quarter - Elected 7 May 2026
Su Brooks
Soho & Jewellery Quarter - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B18 5TD records about 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B18 5TD in Soho & Jewellery Quarter is £185,500 (about £244 per square foot) based on 152 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B18 5TD, including Oasis Academy Benson (Inadequate), St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth (Outstanding) and Nishkam Primary School Birmingham (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B18 5TD is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 170 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B18 5TD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,659 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B18 5TD is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Shuranjeet Singh (Labour Party) and Su Brooks (Labour Party).