Postcode B23 6LB 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 very high crime levels, with around 131.4 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 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 2,587 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Short Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.5% 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 6LB.
Short Heath near B23 6LB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Erdington | N/A | Walking directions to Erdington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bleak Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Bleak Hill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Perry Common Meadows | Large | Walking directions to Perry Common Meadows |
Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Stockland Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 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 | 5 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 44 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £215,375 |
| Terraced | 90 | £192,500 |
10 year median price trend in Stockland Green
In the B23 6LB postcode area, located within Short Heath, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 6LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lifestyle Express | Short Heath Road, Birmingham, B23 6LB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 238 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, B23 6HT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 309 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, B23 6JD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 31 Jerry's Lane, Birmingham, B23 5NX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Bleak Hill Road, Birmingham, B23 7EL | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.