Postcode B18 7PA 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 Jewellery Quarter, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Winson Green & Gib Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from B18 7PA.
Winson Green & Gib Heath near B18 7PA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Jewellery Quarter located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Jewellery Quarter | N/A | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter |
| 0.5 mi | Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £220,000 | £259 |
| Flats | 97 | £178,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 43 | £175,000 | £200 |
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 | £211,750 | £220,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £192,500 | £232,500 | £206,500 |
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 | £288 | £215 | £196 |
| 2026 | £283 | £275 | £201 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B18 7PA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2026 | 8, Herne Close, Birmingham, B18 7PS | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 10, Herne Close, Birmingham, B18 7PS | Terraced | Freehold | £189,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 266, Camden Street, Birmingham, B18 7NZ | Terraced | Freehold | £215,500 | |
| 19 May 2026 | 28, Rosebery Street, Birmingham, B18 7PB | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 28, Ellen Street, Birmingham, B18 7LF | Terraced | Freehold | £222,000 |
In the B18 7PA postcode area, located within Winson Green & Gib Heath, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B18 7PA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Camden Street, Birmingham, B18 7BH | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Camden Street, Birmingham, B18 7PH | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Blessing Market African Food Store | 10 King Edwards Road, Birmingham, B1 2PZ | Walking directions to Blessing Market African Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | King Edwards Stores | 12 King Edwards Road, Birmingham, B1 2PZ | Walking directions to King Edwards Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 47-49 Crabtree Road, Birmingham, B18 7HR | Walking directions to Nisa |
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 7PA, 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 7PA 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.
The median sale price around B18 7PA in Winson Green & Gib Heath is £178,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B18 7PA, including Orion School (Good), Brookfields Primary School (Good) and BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B18 7PA is Jewellery Quarter, about 730 m away.
B18 7PA 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B18 7PA 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).