Postcode B2 5ER 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 4190.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central is £46,600 per year. The nearest station is Birmingham New Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Cathedral Square.
Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,525 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 4190.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Central is £46,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B2 5ER.
Central near B2 5ER 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| 0.2 mi | Birmingham Moor Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Moor Street |
| 0.2 mi | Birmingham Snow Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
| 0.5 mi | City Centre Gardens | Small | Walking directions to City Centre Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Digbeth Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Digbeth Community Garden |
Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £209,995 in Ladywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £303,750 |
| Flats | 191 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £290,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £390,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ladywood
In the B2 5ER postcode area, located within Central, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B2 5ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Pigeon Convenience | 10 Cherry Street, Birmingham, B2 5AR | Walking directions to Pigeon Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Persian Gulf Ltd | Langworth Avenue, Birmingham, B2 4TX | Walking directions to Persian Gulf Ltd |
| 0.1 mi | Friendly Convenience Store | Langworth Avenue, Birmingham, B2 4TX | Walking directions to Friendly Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 43-49 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4EG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Oseyo | 15A New Street, Birmingham, B2 4RF | Walking directions to Oseyo |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.