Postcode B24 8QJ is located in a major urban area, within the Gravelly Hill 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 151.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 Gravelly Hill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Gravelly Hill & South Erdington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,150 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 151.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.7% 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 189 ft away from B24 8QJ.
Gravelly Hill & South Erdington near B24 8QJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gravelly Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Gravelly Hill |
| 1 mi | Erdington | N/A | Walking directions to Erdington |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £192,750 (about £211 per square foot) in Gravelly Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £385,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £347,500 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £251,500 | £223 |
| Terraced | 16 | £184,250 | £204 |
| Flats | 8 | £97,750 | £138 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £275,000 | £80,000 | £140,000 | £120,000 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £80,000 | £159,000 | £127,750 |
| 2018 | £253,000 | £85,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2019 | £277,000 | £95,000 | £167,000 | £152,750 |
| 2020 | £228,750 | £104,000 | £175,000 | £153,000 |
| 2021 | £285,000 | £103,475 | £188,000 | £172,500 |
| 2022 | £330,000 | £102,500 | £191,250 | £184,000 |
| 2023 | £293,000 | £100,000 | £223,000 | £175,000 |
| 2024 | — | £110,000 | £195,000 | £195,500 |
| 2025 | £435,000 | £101,500 | £235,750 | £197,000 |
| 2026 | £310,000 | £99,000 | £261,500 | £182,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187 | £134 | £146 | £124 |
| 2017 | £189 | £151 | £142 | £127 |
| 2018 | £192 | £143 | £155 | £157 |
| 2019 | £195 | £151 | £172 | £170 |
| 2020 | £205 | £176 | £188 | £176 |
| 2021 | £221 | £161 | £191 | £183 |
| 2022 | £238 | £165 | £198 | £198 |
| 2023 | £252 | £160 | £225 | £186 |
| 2024 | — | £165 | £210 | £228 |
| 2025 | £269 | £144 | £218 | £198 |
| 2026 | £267 | £157 | £232 | £138 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B24 8QJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | 35, Kingsmere Close, Birmingham, B24 8QL | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 05 Aug 2025 | 22, Marshfield Gardens, Birmingham, B24 8QP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 2, Wentworth Court, Kingsbury Road, Birmingham, B24 8QN | Flats | Leasehold | £57,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 27, Wentworth Court, Kingsbury Road, Birmingham, B24 8QN | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 5, Spiral Court, 12, Wheelwright Road, Birmingham, B24 8NU | Flats | Leasehold | £102,000 |
In the B24 8QJ postcode area, located within Gravelly Hill & South Erdington, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B24 8QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Durrani Supermarket | Rosewood Drive, Birmingham, B23 7QD | Walking directions to Durrani Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Hayers Food Store | 339-341 Slade Road, Birmingham, B23 7JX | Walking directions to Hayers Food Store |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 312 Reservoir Road, Birmingham, B23 6DS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 B24 8QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mick Brown
Gravelly Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Paulette Hamilton
Birmingham Erdington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B24 8QJ records about 151 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 B24 8QJ in Gravelly Hill & South Erdington is £192,750 (about £211 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to B24 8QJ, including Ss Mary & John Catholic Primary School (Good), Erdington Hall Primary School (Good) and Erdington Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B24 8QJ is Gravelly Hill, about 371 m away.
B24 8QJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,150 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 B24 8QJ is Paulette Hamilton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mick Brown (Labour and Co-operative Party).