Postcode B23 6JU is located in a major urban area, within the Stockland Green ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Short Heath area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 113.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Short Heath is £35,200 per year. The nearest station is Erdington located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Bleak Hill Park.
Short Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,481 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Short Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 113.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Short Heath is £35,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B23 6JU.
Short Heath near B23 6JU 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 |
| 0.9 mi | Chester Road | N/A | Walking directions to Chester Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Bleak Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Bleak Hill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Short Heath Park | Medium | Walking directions to Short Heath Park |
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Stockland Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 40 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £211,000 |
| Terraced | 83 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Stockland Green
In the B23 6JU postcode area, located within Short Heath, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 6JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 238 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, B23 6HT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Short Heath Road, Birmingham, B23 6LB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 309 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, B23 6JD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Anna Store | 96 Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B23 6DL | Walking directions to Anna Store |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 31 Jerry's Lane, Birmingham, B23 5NX | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.