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B19 1SU

Birchfield Road

Aston

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Overview

Postcode B19 1SU is located in a major urban area, within the Aston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lozells East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.2 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 Lozells East is £38,782 per year. The nearest station is Witton (West Midlands), about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mansfield Green.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
65.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Lozells East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 963 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Lozells East has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

65.7%

Approximately 65.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Lozells East is £38,782 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Witton (West Midlands) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B19 1SU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Witton (West Midlands)

N/A

Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands)
0.9 mi

Perry Barr

N/A

Walking directions to Perry Barr

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B19 1SU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMansfield GreenMediumWalking directions to Mansfield Green
0.5 miPhillips Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Phillips Street Park
0.4 miYellow ParkSmallWalking directions to Yellow Park

Area Profile

Population
540
Population density
6,228.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.64(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.24(-5%)
Vehicle crime
10.24(+57%)
Other theft
5.69(0%)
Drugs
5.69(+112%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
182
33.83%
Indian
71
13.2%
Pakistani
64
11.9%
Caribbean
55
10.22%
African
49
9.11%
Total population: 538

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
160
39.41%
Level 4+ (Degree)
65
16.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
13.55%
Level 3 (A level)
53
13.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
12.07%
Total 16+ residents: 406

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
117
57.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
16.18%
Owns outright
17
8.33%
Social rents from council
17
8.33%
Owns with a mortgage
13
6.37%
Total households: 204

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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 1SU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B19 1SU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 2025Flat 8, 127, Alma Way, Birmingham, B19 2LQFlatsLeasehold£114,600
28 Oct 2025Flat 3, 127, Alma Way, Birmingham, B19 2LQFlatsLeasehold£130,000
10 Oct 2025Flat 15, 125, Alma Way, Birmingham, B19 2LQFlatsLeasehold£120,000
01 Apr 2025Flat 1, 10, William Way, Birmingham, B19 2LSFlatsLeasehold£130,000
04 Mar 20268, South Grove, Birmingham, B6 6BDTerracedFreehold£151,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B19 1SU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBirmingham Independent CollegeOther independent school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLozells Junior and Infant School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryHolte SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B19 1SU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B19 1SU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCostcutter23-25 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B19 1SUWalking directions to Costcutter
0 miAlla-Aamin Mini Market21 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B19 1SUWalking directions to Alla-Aamin Mini Market
0.1 miSonali Supermarket1 Lozells Road, Birmingham, B19 2HNWalking directions to Sonali Supermarket
0.2 miZinda BazarVictoria Road, Birmingham, B6 5HFWalking directions to Zinda Bazar
0.2 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 1SU, 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 EastE02001867
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 041HE01034923
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B19 1SU

Is B19 1SU (Lozells East) safe?

The area around B19 1SU records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 1SU?

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

What schools are near B19 1SU?

There are 20 schools close to B19 1SU, including Birmingham Independent College (Good), Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery (Good) and Holte School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B19 1SU?

The closest station to B19 1SU is Witton (West Midlands), about 1,424 m away.

How deprived is the area around B19 1SU?

B19 1SU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 963 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B19 1SU (Lozells East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B19 1SU 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).