Postcode B23 6EL is located in a major urban area, within the Stockland Green ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Stockland Green - Marsh Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stockland Green - Marsh Hill is £41,892 per year. The nearest station is Erdington, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Stockland Green - Marsh Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Stockland Green - Marsh Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stockland Green - Marsh Hill is £41,892 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 55 ft away from B23 6EL.
Stockland Green - Marsh Hill near B23 6EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Erdington located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Erdington | N/A | Walking directions to Erdington |
| 0.6 mi | Gravelly Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Gravelly Hill |
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 6EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 165, South Road, Birmingham, B23 6EN | Other | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 26, Watt Road, Birmingham, B23 6ET | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 60, Watt Road, Birmingham, B23 6ET | Terraced | Freehold | £167,500 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 14, Summer Road, Birmingham, B23 6XA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £187,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 22, Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B23 6DD | Terraced | Leasehold | £186,000 |
In the B23 6EL postcode area, located within Stockland Green - Marsh Hill, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 6EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 312 Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B23 6DS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tolly Store | 16 York Road, Birmingham, B23 6TE | Walking directions to Tolly Store |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 224 High Street, Birmingham, B23 6SJ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | High Street, Birmingham, B23 6SJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Anna Store | 96 Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B23 6DL | Walking directions to Anna 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 6EL, 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 6EL records about 131 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 6EL in Stockland Green - Marsh Hill 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 6EL, including Oscott Manor School (Good), Imedia School (Outstanding) and Featherstone Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B23 6EL is Erdington, about 732 m away.
B23 6EL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,694 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 6EL 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).