Postcode B23 6AU is located in a major urban area, within the Stockland Green ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Gravelly Hill & South Erdington area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gravelly Hill & South Erdington is £38,564 per year. The nearest station is Gravelly Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bleak Hill Park.
Gravelly Hill & South Erdington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,218 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Gravelly Hill & South Erdington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gravelly Hill & South Erdington is £38,564 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 126 ft away from B23 6AU.
Gravelly Hill & South Erdington near B23 6AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gravelly Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gravelly Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Gravelly Hill |
| 0.6 mi | Erdington | N/A | Walking directions to Erdington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bleak Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Bleak Hill Park |
Based on 168 recent sales, the median property price is £186,500 (about £212 per square foot) in Stockland Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £17,525 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £330,000 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £228,000 | £266 |
| Terraced | 78 | £190,000 | £211 |
| Flats | 37 | £117,000 | £192 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172,500 | £82,000 | £144,500 | £115,000 |
| 2017 | £215,000 | £85,000 | £144,500 | £125,000 |
| 2018 | £188,000 | £97,000 | £155,000 | £136,000 |
| 2019 | £170,000 | £99,500 | £165,000 | £144,500 |
| 2020 | £201,500 | £100,000 | £165,000 | £145,000 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £102,000 | £182,750 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | £231,000 | £115,000 | £207,500 | £183,000 |
| 2023 | £225,000 | £110,000 | £200,000 | £186,000 |
| 2024 | £283,750 | £110,500 | £211,000 | £190,000 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £116,000 | £220,000 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | — | £112,000 | £222,500 | £183,188 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £159 | £129 | £155 | £130 |
| 2017 | £198 | £145 | £155 | £140 |
| 2018 | £212 | £155 | £167 | £146 |
| 2019 | £245 | £155 | £167 | £158 |
| 2020 | £218 | £155 | £175 | £159 |
| 2021 | £215 | £168 | £196 | £172 |
| 2022 | £245 | £184 | £231 | £199 |
| 2023 | £209 | £173 | £217 | £198 |
| 2024 | £256 | £187 | £226 | £202 |
| 2025 | £272 | £184 | £248 | £211 |
| 2026 | — | £192 | £266 | £201 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 6AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 37, Boundary Road, Birmingham, B23 6GN | Flats | Leasehold | £111,500 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 49, Boundary Road, Birmingham, B23 6GN | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 7, Boundary Road, Birmingham, B23 6GN | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 90, Boundary Road, Birmingham, B23 6GN | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 06 May 2025 | 52, Boundary Road, Birmingham, B23 6GN | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 |
In the B23 6AU postcode area, located within Gravelly Hill & South Erdington, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 6AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Anna Store | 96 Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B23 6DL | Walking directions to Anna Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 312 Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B23 6DS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 238 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, B23 6HT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Hayers Food Store | 339-341 Slade Road, Birmingham, B23 7JX | Walking directions to Hayers Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 309 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, B23 6JD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B23 6AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amar Khan
Stockland Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Manni Butt
Stockland Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Paulette Hamilton
Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B23 6AU records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around B23 6AU in Gravelly Hill & South Erdington is £186,500 (about £212 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B23 6AU, including Featherstone Nursery School (Good), Oscott Manor School (Good) and Featherstone Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B23 6AU is Gravelly Hill, about 843 m away.
B23 6AU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,218 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington covering B23 6AU is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Amar Khan (Independent) and Manni Butt (Reform UK).