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B18 7JG

Brookfield Road

Soho & Jewellery Quarter

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Overview

Postcode B18 7JG is located in a major urban area, within the Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward 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 105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is All Saints Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
29.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,858 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.9%

Approximately 29.9% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Winson Green & Gib Heath is £36,657 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B18 7JG.

Flood risk

No risk

Winson Green & Gib Heath near B18 7JG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B18 7JG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)
0.6 mi

Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro)
0.6 mi

Jewellery Quarter

N/A

Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B18 7JG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAll Saints ParkMediumWalking directions to All Saints Park
0.4 miNorman StreetMediumWalking directions to Norman Street
0.4 miMusgrave Road Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Musgrave Road Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
6,642.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.26(+20%)
Vehicle crime
12.88(+98%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.11(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.63(-29%)
Public order
7.15(+18%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
95
26.17%
British
68
18.73%
Caribbean
59
16.25%
Other Black
22
6.06%
Bangladeshi
20
5.51%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
42.09%
No qualifications
48
17.27%
Level 3 (A level)
36
12.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.15%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
33.12%
Other social rented
26
16.88%
Owns with a mortgage
22
14.29%
Owns outright
21
13.64%
Social rents from council
20
12.99%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Soho & Jewellery Quarter

Median price£178,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £225K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Soho & Jewellery Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£220,000£259
Flats97£178,000£279
Terraced43£175,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Soho & Jewellery Quarter

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£211,750£220,000£170,000
2026£192,500£232,500£206,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£288£215£196
2026£283£275£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Soho & Jewellery Quarter in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B18 7JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B18 7JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 20254, Claremont Place, Birmingham, B18 7JHTerracedFreehold£119,000
13 Jun 20256, Bernard Place, Birmingham, B18 7JQTerracedFreehold£158,320
25 Mar 202543, Anchor Crescent, Birmingham, B18 5SLTerracedFreehold£265,000
23 May 202519, Quayside, Birmingham, B18 5SQTerracedFreehold£215,000
23 Apr 202610, Crabtree Road, Birmingham, B18 7HPTerracedFreehold£132,500

Schools

In the B18 7JG postcode area, located within Winson Green & Gib Heath, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B18 7JG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableOrion SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableFuture First Independent SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

0.3 miPrimaryBrookfields Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B18 7JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B18 7JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa47-49 Crabtree Road, Birmingham, B18 7HRWalking directions to Nisa
0.5 miTescoCamden Street, Birmingham, B18 7PHWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miTescoCamden Street, Birmingham, B18 7BHWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miWinson Green ConvenienceWinson Green Road, Birmingham, B18 4AWWalking directions to Winson Green Convenience
0.5 miHurstsIcknield Street, Birmingham, B18 6PPWalking directions to Hursts

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B18 7JG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shuranjeet Singh

Soho & Jewellery Quarter - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Su Brooks

Soho & Jewellery Quarter - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Winson Green & Gib HeathE02001873
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 047AE01009348
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B18 7JG

Is B18 7JG (Winson Green & Gib Heath) safe?

The area around B18 7JG records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B18 7JG?

The median sale price around B18 7JG in Winson Green & Gib Heath is £178,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B18 7JG?

There are 20 schools close to B18 7JG, including Orion School (Good), Future First Independent School (Inadequate) and Brookfields Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B18 7JG?

The closest station to B18 7JG is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 724 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B18 7JG?

B18 7JG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,858 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B18 7JG (Winson Green & Gib Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B18 7JG 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).