Postcode B23 6PR 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 106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Short Heath is £41,079 per year. The nearest station is Erdington, about 0.5 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.
Short Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,231 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 106.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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 per household in Short Heath is £41,079 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from B23 6PR.
Short Heath near B23 6PR 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 |
| 0.8 mi | Gravelly Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Gravelly Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 6PR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | 22, Glenville Drive, Birmingham, B23 6PR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £238,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 116, Milverton Road, Birmingham, B23 6EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | 102, Milverton Road, Birmingham, B23 6EY | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 90, Milverton Road, Birmingham, B23 6EY | Detached | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 30, Chudleigh Road, Birmingham, B23 6HB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the B23 6PR postcode area, located within Short Heath, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 6PR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 238 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, B23 6HT | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Anna Store | 96 Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B23 6DL | Walking directions to Anna Store |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 309 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, B23 6JD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 312 Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B23 6DS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Khyber Shop | 70 Station Road, Birmingham, B23 6UE | Walking directions to Khyber Shop |
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 6PR, 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 6PR records about 107 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B23 6PR in Short Heath 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 6PR, including Featherstone Primary School (Good), Featherstone Nursery School (Good) and New Horizon Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B23 6PR is Erdington, about 813 m away.
B23 6PR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,231 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 6PR 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).