Postcode B23 6BP is located in a major urban area, within the Gravelly Hill 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 234.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Rookery Park.
Gravelly Hill & South Erdington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 907 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Gravelly Hill & South Erdington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 234.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.6% 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 47 ft away from B23 6BP.
Gravelly Hill & South Erdington near B23 6BP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gravelly Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Gravelly Hill |
| 0.8 mi | Erdington | N/A | Walking directions to Erdington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rookery Park | Large | Walking directions to Rookery Park |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £192,750 (about £211 per square foot) in Gravelly Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £385,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £347,500 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £251,500 | £223 |
| Terraced | 16 | £184,250 | £204 |
| Flats | 8 | £97,750 | £138 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £275,000 | £80,000 | £140,000 | £120,000 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £80,000 | £159,000 | £127,750 |
| 2018 | £253,000 | £85,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2019 | £277,000 | £95,000 | £167,000 | £152,750 |
| 2020 | £228,750 | £104,000 | £175,000 | £153,000 |
| 2021 | £285,000 | £103,475 | £188,000 | £172,500 |
| 2022 | £330,000 | £102,500 | £191,250 | £184,000 |
| 2023 | £293,000 | £100,000 | £223,000 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | — | £110,000 | £195,000 | £195,500 |
| 2025 | £435,000 | £101,500 | £235,750 | £197,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £99,000 | £261,500 | £182,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187 | £134 | £146 | £124 |
| 2017 | £189 | £151 | £142 | £127 |
| 2018 | £192 | £143 | £155 | £157 |
| 2019 | £195 | £151 | £172 | £170 |
| 2020 | £205 | £176 | £188 | £176 |
| 2021 | £221 | £161 | £191 | £183 |
| 2022 | £238 | £165 | £198 | £198 |
| 2023 | £252 | £160 | £225 | £186 |
| 2024 | — | £165 | £210 | £228 |
| 2025 | £269 | £144 | £218 | £198 |
| 2026 | £267 | £157 | £232 | £138 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 6BP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | 18, Sycamore Close, Birmingham, B24 8AQ | Flats | Leasehold | £116,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 75, Sycamore Close, Birmingham, B24 8AQ | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 57, Sycamore Close, Birmingham, B24 8AQ | Flats | Leasehold | £159,950 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | Flat 20, Tyler Court, Jaffray Road, Birmingham, B24 8AY | Flats | Leasehold | £117,500 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 13, Lansdowne Road, Birmingham, B24 8AR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the B23 6BP postcode area, located within Gravelly Hill & South Erdington, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 6BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 312 Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B23 6DS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 224 High Street, Birmingham, B23 6SJ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Hayers Food Store | 339-341 Slade Road, Birmingham, B23 7JX | Walking directions to Hayers Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | High Street, Birmingham, B23 6SJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Tolly Store | 16 York Road, Birmingham, B23 6TE | Walking directions to Tolly Store |
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 6BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mick Brown
Gravelly Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Paulette Hamilton
Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B23 6BP records about 235 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 6BP in Gravelly Hill & South Erdington is £192,750 (about £211 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B23 6BP, including Ss Mary & John Catholic Primary School (Good), Oscott Manor School (Good) and Featherstone Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B23 6BP is Gravelly Hill, about 519 m away.
B23 6BP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 907 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 6BP is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mick Brown (Labour and Co-operative Party).