Postcode B23 5PW is located in a major urban area, within the Erdington ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Chester Road area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chester Road is £48,149 per year. The nearest station is Chester Road located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Short Heath Park.
Chester Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,409 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Chester Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chester Road is £48,149 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B23 5PW.
Chester Road near B23 5PW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chester Road | N/A | Walking directions to Chester Road |
| 0.4 mi | Erdington | N/A | Walking directions to Erdington |
| 0.9 mi | Wylde Green | N/A | Walking directions to Wylde Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Short Heath Park | Medium | Walking directions to Short Heath Park |
| 0.3 mi | Abbeyfields Park | Small | Walking directions to Abbeyfields Park |
Based on 230 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Erdington area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £373,000 |
| Flats | 42 | £123,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 97 | £273,000 |
| Terraced | 67 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Erdington
In the B23 5PW postcode area, located within Chester Road, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 5PW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dhillon Convenience Store | 252 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 5SB | Walking directions to Dhillon Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Joshua's | Boldmere Road, Birmingham, B73 5EZ | Walking directions to Joshua's |
| 0.4 mi | La Morosanu | 71 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 6LR | Walking directions to La Morosanu |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 63-65 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 6LR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.