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B19 1LH

Birchfield Road

Aston

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Overview

Postcode B19 1LH is located in a major urban area, within the Aston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lozells West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lozells West is £35,463 per year. The nearest station is Perry Barr, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mansfield Green.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Lozells West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,110 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Lozells West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.1%

Approximately 30.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Lozells West is £35,463 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 53 ft away from B19 1LH.

Flood risk

No risk

Lozells West near B19 1LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B19 1LH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Perry Barr

N/A

Walking directions to Perry Barr
0.9 mi

Witton (West Midlands)

N/A

Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B19 1LH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMansfield GreenMediumWalking directions to Mansfield Green
0.1 miArden GreenSmallWalking directions to Arden Green

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
9,444.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.27(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.62(+45%)
Public order
9.7(+60%)
Vehicle crime
9.7(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.62(+18%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
66
29.73%
Bangladeshi
36
16.22%
Indian
31
13.96%
African
25
11.26%
Caribbean
15
6.76%
Total population: 222

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
27.37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
18.42%
Level 3 (A level)
33
17.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
16.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.68%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
29
39.73%
Owns outright
16
21.92%
Social rents from council
15
20.55%
Other social rented
7
9.59%
Owns with a mortgage
6
8.22%
Total households: 73

Property prices in Aston

Median price£175,500
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £222K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £175,500 (about £197 per square foot) in Aston area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£211,500£213
Terraced43£170,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aston.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£115,000£113,000
2017£125,000£107,500
2018£153,500£120,000
2019£150,000£122,000
2020£150,000£127,000
2021£169,500£140,000
2022£191,500£155,500
2023£235,000£155,000
2024£222,000£157,000
2025£223,000£177,750
2026£199,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aston.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120£106
2017£139£111
2018£161£123
2019£164£132
2020£144£136
2021£151£151
2022£153£173
2023£176£167
2024£217£166
2025£224£187
2026£212£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 1LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 1LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 202562, Hampton Road, Birmingham, B6 6ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
24 Apr 202638, Hatfield Road, Birmingham, B19 1JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
13 May 202613, Johnstone Street, Birmingham, B19 1SZOtherFreehold£550,000
24 Nov 20255, Hampton Road, Birmingham, B6 6ANDetachedFreehold£800,000
29 May 202655, Bennett Street, Birmingham, B19 1SJTerracedFreehold£52,144

Schools

In the B19 1LH postcode area, located within Lozells West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B19 1LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBirchfield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableBirmingham Independent CollegeOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B19 1LH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B19 1LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutter23-25 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B19 1SUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miAlla-Aamin Mini Market21 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B19 1SUWalking directions to Alla-Aamin Mini Market
0.2 miSonali Supermarket1 Lozells Road, Birmingham, B19 2HNWalking directions to Sonali Supermarket
0.3 miFentham StoreArden Road, Birmingham, B6 6LZWalking directions to Fentham Store
0.3 miWitton Express65;67 Witton Road, Birmingham, B6 6JNWalking directions to Witton Express

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 B19 1LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abdul Choudhury Shumon

Aston - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Mumtaz Hussain

Aston - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ayoub Khan

Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Perry BarrE14001098
WardAstonE05011121
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lozells WestE02001866
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 040EE01009062
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B19 1LH

Is B19 1LH (Lozells West) safe?

The area around B19 1LH records about 110 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B19 1LH?

The median sale price around B19 1LH in Lozells West is £175,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B19 1LH?

There are 20 schools close to B19 1LH, including Birchfield Primary School (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic School (Requires improvement) and Birmingham Independent College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B19 1LH?

The closest station to B19 1LH is Perry Barr, about 1,194 m away.

How deprived is the area around B19 1LH?

B19 1LH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,110 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B19 1LH (Lozells West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B19 1LH is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Abdul Choudhury Shumon (Independent) and Mumtaz Hussain (Liberal Democrats).