Postcode B23 7JR is located in a major urban area, within the Stockland Green ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Brookvale area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 281.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brookvale is £44,950 per year. The nearest station is Gravelly Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Brookvale Park.
Brookvale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 177 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Brookvale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 281.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brookvale is £44,950 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B23 7JR.
Brookvale near B23 7JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gravelly Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gravelly Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Gravelly Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Brookvale Park | Large | Walking directions to Brookvale Park |
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £213 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 | 49 | £231,000 | £267 |
| Terraced | 77 | £190,000 | £211 |
| Flats | 36 | £117,725 | £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 7JR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2025 | 4, Redbank Avenue, Birmingham, B23 7JR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £17,525 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 101, Mere Road, Birmingham, B23 7LN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £206,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 55, Mere Road, Birmingham, B23 7LL | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 237, George Road, Birmingham, B23 7SD | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | 259, George Road, Birmingham, B23 7SD | Terraced | Freehold | £126,000 |
In the B23 7JR postcode area, located within Brookvale, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B23 7JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hayers Food Store | 339-341 Slade Road, Birmingham, B23 7JX | Walking directions to Hayers Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Bleak Hill Road, Birmingham, B23 7EL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Durrani Supermarket | Rosewood Drive, Birmingham, B23 7QD | Walking directions to Durrani Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Anna Store | 96 Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B23 6DL | Walking directions to Anna Store |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 309 Marsh Lane, Birmingham, B23 6JD | Walking directions to Co-op 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 7JR, 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 7JR records about 281 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B23 7JR in Brookvale is £187,000 (about £213 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to B23 7JR, including Stockland Green School (Good), The Pines Special School (Good) and Brookvale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B23 7JR is Gravelly Hill, about 801 m away.
B23 7JR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 177 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 7JR 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).