Postcode B2 5HG 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 Bull Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Eastside City Park.
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 1.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B2 5HG.
Central near B2 5HG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bull Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Bull Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Bull Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.1 mi | Corporation Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Corporation Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.2 mi | Birmingham Snow Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eastside City Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eastside City Park |
| 0.1 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
| 0.4 mi | Digbeth Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Digbeth Community 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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B2 5HG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | 10, Temple Row, Birmingham, B2 5HG | Flats | Freehold | £5,107,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Bank House, 8, Cherry Street, Birmingham, B2 5AL | Other | Leasehold | £6,100,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Basement And Ground Floor, 92 - 98, Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2AA | Other | Leasehold | £990,491 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Unit A, Fountain Court, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6DR | Other | Leasehold | £34,800 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Apartment 15, Essex House 25-27, Temple Street, Birmingham, B2 5DB | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 |
In the B2 5HG postcode area, located within Central, there are 6 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B2 5HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | 85 Bull Street, Birmingham, B4 6AB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 8 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2QX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2QD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Pigeon Convenience | 10 Cherry Street, Birmingham, B2 5AR | Walking directions to Pigeon Convenience |
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 5HG, 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 5HG 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 5HG 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 5HG, including Birmingham Metropolitan College (Good), Birmingham City University (Good) and Birmingham Ormiston Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B2 5HG is Bull Street (West Midlands Metro), about 30 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B2 5HG 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 5HG 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).