Postcode B23 6HJ 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 184.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bleak Hill Park.
Stockland Green - Marsh Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,629 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Stockland Green - Marsh Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 184.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from B23 6HJ.
Stockland Green - Marsh Hill near B23 6HJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Erdington | N/A | Walking directions to Erdington |
| 0.7 mi | Gravelly Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Gravelly Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 6HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2025 | 27, Low Wood Road, Birmingham, B23 6HE | Terraced | Freehold | £171,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2026 | 2, Low Wood Road, Birmingham, B23 6HD | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 12, Low Wood Road, Birmingham, B23 6HD | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 30, Chudleigh Road, Birmingham, B23 6HB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 11, Chudleigh Road, Birmingham, B23 6HB | Terraced | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the B23 6HJ postcode area, located within Stockland Green - Marsh Hill, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 6HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 238 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, B23 6HT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.1 mi | Anna Store | 96 Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B23 6DL | Walking directions to Anna Store |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 309 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, B23 6JD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Bleak Hill Road, Birmingham, B23 7EL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Short Heath Road, Birmingham, B23 6LB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 6HJ, 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 6HJ records about 185 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 6HJ 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 6HJ, including Featherstone Primary School (Good), Featherstone Nursery School (Good) and Stockland Green School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B23 6HJ is Erdington, about 1,065 m away.
B23 6HJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,629 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 6HJ 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).