Postcode B2 4BL is located in a major urban area, within the Ladywood ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 3,824.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 39.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central is £67,013 per year. The nearest station is Grand Central (West Midlands Metro), about 0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cathedral Square.
Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 3,824.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central is £67,013 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 271 ft away from B2 4BL.
Central near B2 4BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Grand Central (West Midlands Metro) located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Grand Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Grand Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.1 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| 0.1 mi | Corporation Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Corporation Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
| 0.4 mi | City Centre Gardens | Small | Walking directions to City Centre Gardens |
| 0.5 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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B2 4BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2026 | Apartment 44, Temple House, 24, Temple Street, Birmingham, B2 5BG | Flats | Leasehold | £74,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | Cheltenham House, 14 - 16, Temple Street, Birmingham, B2 5BG | Other | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Flat 18, Newton Chambers, 43, Cannon Street, Birmingham, B2 5EE | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Apartment 15, Essex House 25-27, Temple Street, Birmingham, B2 5DB | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Apartment 3, Essex House 25-27, Temple Street, Birmingham, B2 5DB | Flats | Leasehold | £158,000 |
In the B2 4BL postcode area, located within Central, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B2 4BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Simply Local | Stephenson Street, Birmingham, B2 4DH | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 43-49 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4EG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | New Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B2 4ND | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, B2 4BF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Oseyo | 15A New Street, Birmingham, B2 4RF | Walking directions to Oseyo |
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 4BL, 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 4BL records about 3825 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B2 4BL in Central 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 4BL, including University College Birmingham (Good), Birmingham City University (Good) and Birmingham Metropolitan College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B2 4BL is Grand Central (West Midlands Metro), about 32 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B2 4BL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,998 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 4BL 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).