Postcode B23 5RR is located in a major urban area, within the Erdington ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Erdington Town area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Erdington Town is £45,808 per year. The nearest station is Erdington located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Bleak Hill Park.
Erdington Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 202 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Erdington Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Erdington Town is £45,808 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B23 5RR.
Erdington Town near B23 5RR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Erdington located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Erdington | N/A | Walking directions to Erdington |
| 0.6 mi | Chester Road | N/A | Walking directions to Chester Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bleak Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Bleak Hill Park |
| 0.2 mi | Short Heath Park | Medium | Walking directions to Short Heath Park |
| 0.5 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 5RR postcode area, located within Erdington Town, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 5RR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dhillon Convenience Store | 252 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 5SB | Walking directions to Dhillon Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | La Morosanu | 71 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 6LR | Walking directions to La Morosanu |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 63-65 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 6LR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 31 Jerry's Lane, Birmingham, B23 5NX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Station Market | 70 Station Road, Birmingham, B23 6UE | Walking directions to Station Market |
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.