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B23 7BP

Bleak Hill Road

Stockland Green

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Overview

Postcode B23 7BP is located in a major urban area, within the Stockland Green ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Stockland Green - Marsh Hill area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stockland Green - Marsh Hill is £41,892 per year. The nearest station is Erdington, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Witton Lakes.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Stockland Green - Marsh Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,022 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Stockland Green - Marsh Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 39 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Stockland Green - Marsh Hill is £41,892 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B23 7BP.

Flood risk

No risk

Stockland Green - Marsh Hill near B23 7BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Erdington located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B23 7BP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Erdington

N/A

Walking directions to Erdington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B23 7BP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWitton LakesLargeWalking directions to Witton Lakes
0.4 miBleak Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Bleak Hill Park
0.3 miPerry Common MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Perry Common Meadows

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
3,630.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.19(-43%)
Vehicle crime
6.72(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.69(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.69(-75%)
Burglary
2.69(-34%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
167
48.55%
Pakistani
34
9.88%
Other White
32
9.3%
Caribbean
29
8.43%
Indian
17
4.94%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
27.4%
No qualifications
66
23.49%
Level 3 (A level)
54
19.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
48.85%
Owns outright
44
33.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.21%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.05%
Other social rented
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Stockland Green

Median price£186,500
Price per sq ft£212
Sales (last 12 months)168
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £221K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stockland Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£330,000£271
Semi-Detached50£228,000£266
Terraced78£190,000£211
Flats37£117,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stockland Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockland Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stockland Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockland Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stockland Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stockland Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 7BP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B23 7BP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 2026166, Bleak Hill Road, Birmingham, B23 7BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£253,000
30 Jan 202615, Knightwick Crescent, Birmingham, B23 7DASemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
30 Sept 202547, Knightwick Crescent, Birmingham, B23 7DASemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
07 Nov 2025136, Bleak Hill Road, Birmingham, B23 7BTTerracedFreehold£232,000
24 Mar 2025152, Bleak Hill Road, Birmingham, B23 7BTTerracedLeasehold£232,500

Schools

In the B23 7BP postcode area, located within Stockland Green - Marsh Hill, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B23 7BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOasis Academy Short HeathAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableWilson Stuart SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 7BP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B23 7BP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressShort Heath Road, Birmingham, B23 6LBWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miCo-op Food309 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, B23 6JDWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSparBleak Hill Road, Birmingham, B23 7ELWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miLifestyle Express238 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, B23 6HTWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.5 miThe Ring Food & WineWitton Lodge Road, Birmingham, B23 5JDWalking directions to The Ring Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B23 7BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amar Khan

Stockland Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Manni Butt

Stockland Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Paulette Hamilton

Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham ErdingtonE14001093
WardStockland GreenE05011173
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stockland Green - Marsh HillE02001852
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 026AE01009126
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B23 7BP

Is B23 7BP (Stockland Green - Marsh Hill) safe?

The area around B23 7BP records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near B23 7BP?

The median sale price around B23 7BP in Stockland Green - Marsh Hill is £186,500 (about £212 per square foot) based on 168 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B23 7BP?

There are 19 schools close to B23 7BP, including St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School (Good), Oasis Academy Short Heath (Good) and Wilson Stuart School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B23 7BP?

The closest station to B23 7BP is Erdington, about 1,565 m away.

How deprived is the area around B23 7BP?

B23 7BP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,022 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B23 7BP (Stockland Green - Marsh Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Erdington covering B23 7BP 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).

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