Postcode B23 5SZ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chester Road is £46,500 per year. The nearest station is Chester Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Abbeyfields 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.0% 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 of residents in Chester Road is £46,500 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 77 ft away from B23 5SZ.
Chester Road near B23 5SZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chester Road | N/A | Walking directions to Chester Road |
| 0.4 mi | Erdington | N/A | Walking directions to Erdington |
| 0.8 mi | Wylde Green | N/A | Walking directions to Wylde Green |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 5SZ postcode area, located within Chester Road, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 5SZ
| 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 | Joshua's | Boldmere Road, Birmingham, B73 5EZ | Walking directions to Joshua's |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 125 Sutton Road, Birmingham, B23 5TW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Birmingham Road, Birmingham, B72 1AX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 346 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1YH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.