Postcode B23 5SS 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 very high crime levels, with around 124.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Erdington Town is £37,800 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.
Erdington Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,253 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Erdington Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 of residents in Erdington Town is £37,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B23 5SS.
Erdington Town near B23 5SS 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Erdington | N/A | Walking directions to Erdington |
| 0.9 mi | Wylde Green | N/A | Walking directions to Wylde Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Short Heath Park | Medium | Walking directions to Short Heath Park |
| 0.2 mi | Abbeyfields Park | Small | Walking directions to Abbeyfields Park |
Based on 246 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 | 26 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 41 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 107 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 72 | £212,500 |
10 year median price trend in Erdington
In the B23 5SS postcode area, located within Erdington Town, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 5SS
| 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 | La Morosanu | 71 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 6LR | Walking directions to La Morosanu |
| 0.3 mi | Joshua's | Boldmere Road, Birmingham, B73 5EZ | Walking directions to Joshua's |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 63-65 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 6LR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 9-41 Sutton Road, Birmingham, B23 6QH | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.