Postcode B2 4AU is located in a major urban area, within the Ladywood ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Digbeth area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,416.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 14.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year. The nearest station is Birmingham New Street, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cathedral Square.
Digbeth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,165 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Digbeth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,416.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 325 ft away from B2 4AU.
Digbeth near B2 4AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birmingham New Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| 0.1 mi | Grand Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Grand Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.2 mi | Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
| 0.5 mi | City Centre Gardens | Small | Walking directions to City Centre Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | St. Thomas' Peace Garden | Small | Walking directions to St. Thomas' Peace Garden |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £279 per square foot) in Ladywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,800 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £310,000 | £352 |
| Terraced | 26 | £275,500 | £275 |
| Detached | 1 | £237,500 | £306 |
| Flats | 110 | £167,400 | £272 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £240,000 | £165,000 | £175,000 | £173,750 |
| 2017 | £202,500 | £179,950 | £190,000 | £161,000 |
| 2018 | £267,500 | £194,000 | £190,000 | £177,500 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £202,000 | £225,000 | £295,000 |
| 2020 | £290,000 | £221,086 | £156,500 | £379,000 |
| 2021 | £335,000 | £226,476 | £289,950 | £368,000 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £194,000 | £235,000 | £250,000 |
| 2023 | — | £205,000 | £187,000 | £325,000 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £202,500 | £280,000 | £310,500 |
| 2025 | £303,750 | £200,000 | £305,000 | £382,500 |
| 2026 | — | £142,500 | £237,500 | £241,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £201 | £270 | £211 | £189 |
| 2017 | £326 | £307 | £226 | £172 |
| 2018 | £278 | £338 | £213 | £196 |
| 2019 | £233 | £348 | £243 | £269 |
| 2020 | £271 | £399 | £205 | £255 |
| 2021 | £266 | £400 | £274 | £270 |
| 2022 | £395 | £315 | £266 | £259 |
| 2023 | — | £305 | £354 | £292 |
| 2024 | £206 | £317 | £326 | £312 |
| 2025 | £306 | £310 | £349 | £291 |
| 2026 | — | £253 | £350 | £231 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B2 4AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2025 | Apartment 43, Westside Two, 20, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1LW | Flats | Leasehold | £142,500 | |
| 12 May 2025 | Apartment 471, Orion Building, 90, Navigation Street, Birmingham, B5 4AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Apartment 3106, 10, Holloway Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1BY | Flats | Leasehold | £122,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Apartment 3101, 10, Holloway Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1BY | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Apartment 2701, 10, Holloway Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1BY | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the B2 4AU postcode area, located within Digbeth, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B2 4AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | M&S Simply Food | New Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B2 4ND | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0 mi | Select & Save | 78 Hill Street, Birmingham, B5 4AH | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, B2 4BF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | John Bright Street, Birmingham, B1 1LT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Panda Fresh | Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, B5 4EG | Walking directions to Panda Fresh |
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 B2 4AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Raheem Humphreys
Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes
Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B2 4AU records about 1416 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B2 4AU in Digbeth is £192,500 (about £279 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B2 4AU, including St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (Good), St Thomas CofE Academy and University College Birmingham (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B2 4AU is Birmingham New Street, about 103 m away.
B2 4AU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,165 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B2 4AU is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Raheem Humphreys (Green Party) and Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes (Green Party).