Postcode B23 5XA 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 75.4 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 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is The Grange.
Chester Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,225 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Chester Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from B23 5XA.
Chester Road near B23 5XA 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 2 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Grange | Medium | Walking directions to The Grange |
| 0.1 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 5XA 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 5XA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 125 Sutton Road, Birmingham, B23 5TW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 9-41 Sutton Road, Birmingham, B23 6QH | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Birmingham Road, Birmingham, B72 1AX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Alasha Polski Skelp | 5-9 Station Road, Birmingham, B23 6UB | Walking directions to Alasha Polski Skelp |
| 0.4 mi | Dhillon Convenience Store | 252 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 5SB | Walking directions to Dhillon Convenience Store |
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.