Postcode B23 6NU is located in a major urban area, within the Erdington 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 122.9 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 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 5,201 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Short Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.7% 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 6NU.
Short Heath near B23 6NU 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Erdington | N/A | Walking directions to Erdington |
| 0.7 mi | Chester Road | N/A | Walking directions to Chester Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bleak Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Bleak Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Short Heath Park | Medium | Walking directions to Short Heath Park |
Based on 246 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Erdington area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 41 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 107 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 72 | £212,500 |
10 year median price trend in Erdington
In the B23 6NU postcode area, located within Short Heath, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 6NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | La Morosanu | 71 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 6LR | Walking directions to La Morosanu |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 63-65 Gravelly Lane, Birmingham, B23 6LR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Station Market | 70 Station Road, Birmingham, B23 6UE | Walking directions to Station Market |
| 0.3 mi | Station Supermarket & News | 64-66 Station Road, Birmingham, B23 6UE | Walking directions to Station Supermarket & News |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 238 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, B23 6HT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.