Postcode B34 6DS is located in a major urban area, within the Bromford & Hodge Hill ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Hodge Hill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hodge Hill is £47,889 per year. The nearest station is Stechford, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hodge Hill Common.
Hodge Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,514 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Hodge Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hodge Hill is £47,889 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B34 6DS.
Hodge Hill near B34 6DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stechford located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Stechford | N/A | Walking directions to Stechford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hodge Hill Common | Medium | Walking directions to Hodge Hill Common |
| 0.2 mi | Hodge Hill Common | Medium | Walking directions to Hodge Hill Common |
| 0.4 mi | Hodge Hill Common | Small | Walking directions to Hodge Hill Common |
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £234,975 (about £265 per square foot) in Bromford & Hodge Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £350,000 | £334 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £245,000 | £285 |
| Terraced | 39 | £213,700 | £229 |
| Flats | 9 | £120,000 | £164 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £243,500 | £30,870 | £148,000 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | £194,000 | £52,000 | £161,000 | £131,500 |
| 2018 | £265,000 | £83,500 | £185,000 | £135,000 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £90,000 | £190,000 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | £276,250 | £80,000 | £194,000 | £150,000 |
| 2021 | £405,000 | £85,000 | £220,000 | £161,000 |
| 2022 | £457,500 | £105,000 | £255,500 | £180,000 |
| 2023 | £375,000 | £99,500 | £236,250 | £200,000 |
| 2024 | £302,500 | £50,000 | £235,000 | £185,000 |
| 2025 | £333,750 | £120,000 | £243,000 | £208,500 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | £138,000 | £247,500 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £207 | £39 | £169 | £143 |
| 2017 | £186 | £82 | £188 | £151 |
| 2018 | £224 | £99 | £216 | £154 |
| 2019 | £240 | £118 | £208 | £174 |
| 2020 | £270 | £130 | £230 | £162 |
| 2021 | £265 | £169 | £241 | £186 |
| 2022 | £233 | £139 | £279 | £211 |
| 2023 | £314 | £139 | £247 | £223 |
| 2024 | £250 | £106 | £270 | £207 |
| 2025 | £306 | £145 | £280 | £223 |
| 2026 | £290 | £164 | £278 | £238 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B34 6DS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | 47, Fowey Road, Birmingham, B34 6DS | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £282,500 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 65, Arran Road, Birmingham, B34 6DD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 37, Arran Road, Birmingham, B34 6DD | Terraced | Freehold | £291,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 3, Arran Road, Birmingham, B34 6DD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £253,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 67, Bucklands End Lane, Birmingham, B34 6DB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £140,000 |
In the B34 6DS postcode area, located within Hodge Hill, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B34 6DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Hodge Hill Road, Birmingham, B34 6DR | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Chipperfield Road, Birmingham, B36 8BL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Vallian Croft, Birmingham, B36 8NH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Heath Way, Birmingham, B34 6QU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | Heathland Avenue, Birmingham, B34 6LS | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 B34 6DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Diane Donaldson
Bromford & Hodge Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Majid Mahmood
Bromford & Hodge Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Liam Byrne
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B34 6DS records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B34 6DS in Hodge Hill is £234,975 (about £265 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to B34 6DS, including Heathlands Primary Academy (Good), Beaufort School (Special Measures) and Colebourne Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B34 6DS is Stechford, about 1,490 m away.
B34 6DS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,514 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B34 6DS is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Diane Donaldson (Labour Party) and Majid Mahmood (Labour Party).