Postcode B18 7QS is located in a major urban area, within the North Edgbaston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Summerfield area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 224.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Summerfield is £34,740 per year. The nearest station is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 0.7 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Summerfield Park.
Summerfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,920 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Summerfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 224.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Summerfield is £34,740 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from B18 7QS.
Summerfield near B18 7QS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 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 | N/A | Walking directions to Jewellery Quarter |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Summerfield Park | Large | Walking directions to Summerfield Park |
| 0.5 mi | All Saints Park | Medium | Walking directions to All Saints Park |
| 0.5 mi | Moillett Street Play Area | Medium | Walking directions to Moillett Street Play Area |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £251,000 (about £223 per square foot) in North Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,218 up to £712,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £384,000 | £330 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £370,000 | £239 |
| Terraced | 29 | £220,000 | £197 |
| Flats | 20 | £133,000 | £207 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £346,975 | £128,975 | £235,626 | £115,000 |
| 2017 | £299,995 | £140,000 | £244,500 | £131,000 |
| 2018 | £319,995 | £145,000 | £299,995 | £146,000 |
| 2019 | £415,000 | £140,000 | £300,000 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | £435,000 | £130,500 | £310,000 | £146,000 |
| 2021 | £418,750 | £146,250 | £310,000 | £150,500 |
| 2022 | £402,500 | £147,500 | £325,000 | £178,000 |
| 2023 | £450,000 | £152,500 | £358,750 | £193,750 |
| 2024 | £513,750 | £144,000 | £360,000 | £175,250 |
| 2025 | £507,500 | £142,000 | £362,500 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £369,500 | £122,500 | £385,000 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £209 | £174 | £199 | £121 |
| 2017 | £269 | £215 | £237 | £152 |
| 2018 | £267 | £232 | £228 | £162 |
| 2019 | £252 | £219 | £208 | £155 |
| 2020 | £270 | £235 | £232 | £166 |
| 2021 | £299 | £214 | £240 | £178 |
| 2022 | £312 | £214 | £273 | £192 |
| 2023 | £320 | £232 | £260 | £214 |
| 2024 | £286 | £242 | £282 | £197 |
| 2025 | £306 | £232 | £260 | £214 |
| 2026 | £353 | £173 | £292 | £221 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B18 7QS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | 29, Barford Road, Birmingham, B16 0DY | Terraced | Freehold | £223,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 24, Willow Gardens, Birmingham, B16 0BD | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 4, The Poplars, Birmingham, B16 0DJ | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 4, Coplow Cottages, Birmingham, B16 0DG | Terraced | Freehold | £153,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 96, Barford Road, Birmingham, B16 0EF | Terraced | Freehold | £202,000 |
In the B18 7QS postcode area, located within Summerfield, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B18 7QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farah Supermarket | Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QX | Walking directions to Farah Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 167-193 Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Carol's Convenience | Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QX | Walking directions to Carol's Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Winson Green Convenience | Winson Green Road, Birmingham, B18 4AW | Walking directions to Winson Green Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Magazin Romanesc | Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 4HJ | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc |
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 7QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Marcus Bernasconi
North Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026
Sarina Younas
North Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026
Preet Kaur Gill
Birmingham Edgbaston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B18 7QS records about 225 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B18 7QS in Summerfield is £251,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B18 7QS, including St Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (Good), Barford Primary School (Good) and Summerfield Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B18 7QS is Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro), about 1,185 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B18 7QS scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,920 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Edgbaston covering B18 7QS is Preet Kaur Gill (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Marcus Bernasconi (Labour Party) and Sarina Younas (Labour Party).