Postcode B23 5LQ 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 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Short Heath is £35,200 per year. The nearest station is Chester Road located about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Short Heath is £35,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B23 5LQ.
Short Heath near B23 5LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 242 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Erdington area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £695,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 37 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 114 | £268,000 |
| Terraced | 70 | £210,000 |
10 years price trend in Erdington
In the B23 5LQ postcode area, located within Short Heath, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.