Postcode B23 5LG is located in a major urban area, within the Erdington ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Short Heath area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Short Heath is £41,079 per year. The nearest station is Chester Road located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Short Heath Park.
Short Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,913 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Short Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Short Heath is £41,079 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B23 5LG.
Short Heath near B23 5LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chester Road located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Chester Road | N/A | Walking directions to Chester Road |
| 0.9 mi | Wylde Green | N/A | Walking directions to Wylde Green |
| 1 mi | Erdington | N/A | Walking directions to Erdington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Short Heath Park | Medium | Walking directions to Short Heath Park |
Based on 221 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 in Erdington area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £399,000 | £3,348 |
| Flats | 37 | £100,000 | £2,016 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £265,000 | £3,027 |
| Terraced | 86 | £215,000 | £2,443 |
10 year median price trend in Erdington
In the B23 5LG postcode area, located within Short Heath, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 5LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Court Lane Convenience Store | Court Lane, Birmingham, B23 5JX | Walking directions to Court Lane Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 31 Jerry's Lane, Birmingham, B23 5NX | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B23 5LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gareth Raymond Moore
Erdington - Elected 7 May 2026
Robert James Cambray Alden
Erdington - Elected 7 May 2026
Paulette Hamilton
Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.