Postcode B23 6SJ is located in a major urban area, within the Erdington ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Gravelly Hill & South Erdington area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gravelly Hill & South Erdington is £38,564 per year. The nearest station is Erdington, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Rookery Park.
Gravelly Hill & South Erdington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,275 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Gravelly Hill & South Erdington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gravelly Hill & South Erdington is £38,564 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 255 ft away from B23 6SJ.
Gravelly Hill & South Erdington near B23 6SJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Erdington | N/A | Walking directions to Erdington |
| 0.7 mi | Gravelly Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Gravelly Hill |
| 1 mi | Chester Road | N/A | Walking directions to Chester Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rookery Park | Large | Walking directions to Rookery Park |
Based on 182 recent sales, the median property price is £230,838 (about £241 per square foot) in Erdington area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,073 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £407,000 | £299 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £265,000 | £285 |
| Terraced | 70 | £215,000 | £232 |
| Flats | 31 | £98,000 | £186 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £229,000 | £91,250 | £172,500 | £142,500 |
| 2017 | £276,500 | £96,250 | £194,500 | £154,998 |
| 2018 | £277,500 | £99,975 | £200,000 | £162,750 |
| 2019 | £290,000 | £129,950 | £213,250 | £170,000 |
| 2020 | £299,950 | £115,000 | £221,000 | £165,000 |
| 2021 | £271,999 | £115,500 | £232,500 | £180,000 |
| 2022 | £347,500 | £123,500 | £258,000 | £214,500 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £120,000 | £265,000 | £216,750 |
| 2024 | £359,000 | £125,000 | £265,500 | £205,000 |
| 2025 | £399,500 | £108,500 | £265,000 | £221,000 |
| 2026 | £342,500 | £87,500 | £254,000 | £215,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £189 | £151 | £193 | £159 |
| 2017 | £212 | £156 | £206 | £174 |
| 2018 | £242 | £166 | £210 | £184 |
| 2019 | £249 | £266 | £221 | £178 |
| 2020 | £254 | £196 | £218 | £185 |
| 2021 | £262 | £192 | £239 | £203 |
| 2022 | £301 | £192 | £265 | £214 |
| 2023 | £347 | £191 | £293 | £249 |
| 2024 | £320 | £197 | £287 | £227 |
| 2025 | £319 | £194 | £282 | £233 |
| 2026 | £251 | £171 | £289 | £222 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 6SJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 218, High Street, Birmingham, B23 6SJ | Other | Freehold | £300,500 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 1, York Road, Birmingham, B23 6TE | Other | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | Flat 3, Warwick House, 19, Church Road, Birmingham, B24 9AY | Flats | Leasehold | £80,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | Flat 4, Salisbury House, 11, Church Road, Birmingham, B24 9AY | Flats | Leasehold | £50,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Flat 4, Salisbury House, 11, Church Road, Birmingham, B24 9AY | Flats | Leasehold | £35,000 |
In the B23 6SJ postcode area, located within Gravelly Hill & South Erdington, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 6SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Iceland | High Street, Birmingham, B23 6SJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0 mi | Farmfoods | 224 High Street, Birmingham, B23 6SJ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Tolly Store | 16 York Road, Birmingham, B23 6TE | Walking directions to Tolly Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 312 Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B23 6DS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Birmingham, B23 6RP | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 6SJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gareth Raymond Moore
Erdington - Elected 7 May 2026
Robert James Cambray Alden
Erdington - Elected 7 May 2026
Paulette Hamilton
Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B23 6SJ records about 194 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 6SJ in Gravelly Hill & South Erdington is £230,838 (about £241 per square foot) based on 182 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B23 6SJ, including Imedia School (Outstanding), Osborne Primary School (Good) and Oscott Manor School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B23 6SJ is Erdington, about 637 m away.
B23 6SJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,275 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 6SJ is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gareth Raymond Moore (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Robert James Cambray Alden (Conservative and Unionist Party).