Postcode B45 8DE is located in a major urban area, within the Longbridge & West Heath ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Longbridge South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 261.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longbridge South is £45,428 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge, about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cofton Park.
Longbridge South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,259 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Longbridge South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 261.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Longbridge South is £45,428 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B45 8DE.
Longbridge South near B45 8DE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Longbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Longbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cofton Park | Large | Walking directions to Cofton Park |
Based on 240 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Longbridge & West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £258,750 | £306 |
| Semi-Detached | 92 | £238,500 | £282 |
| Terraced | 87 | £220,000 | £277 |
| Flats | 33 | £130,000 | £230 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £160,500 | £85,000 | £148,000 | £135,000 |
| 2017 | £186,000 | £139,065 | £160,000 | £135,000 |
| 2018 | £255,000 | £137,983 | £168,500 | £147,500 |
| 2019 | £308,995 | £168,000 | £180,000 | £157,000 |
| 2020 | £290,500 | £133,750 | £190,000 | £169,500 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £120,000 | £200,000 | £190,250 |
| 2022 | £285,000 | £190,500 | £221,000 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £147,500 | £223,000 | £205,000 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £146,500 | £230,000 | £214,250 |
| 2025 | £302,000 | £132,000 | £238,000 | £209,500 |
| 2026 | £246,250 | £147,000 | £255,000 | £225,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186 | £142 | £173 | £170 |
| 2017 | £209 | £236 | £186 | £157 |
| 2018 | £258 | £224 | £197 | £189 |
| 2019 | £286 | £254 | £215 | £202 |
| 2020 | £258 | £228 | £221 | £205 |
| 2021 | £277 | £207 | £238 | £236 |
| 2022 | £291 | £296 | £254 | £241 |
| 2023 | £314 | £291 | £262 | £253 |
| 2024 | £297 | £243 | £265 | £248 |
| 2025 | £306 | £240 | £285 | £262 |
| 2026 | £309 | £259 | £295 | £278 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B45 8DE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | Flat 8, Cofton Park Court, Cofton Park Close, Birmingham, B45 8AG | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 38, Cofton Park Drive, Birmingham, B45 8DF | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 17, Cofton Park Drive, Birmingham, B45 8DF | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 4, Cofton Park Drive, Birmingham, B45 8DF | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 27, Cofton Park Drive, Birmingham, B45 8DF | Terraced | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the B45 8DE postcode area, located within Longbridge South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B45 8DE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Edgewood Road, Birmingham, B45 8SB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 33-35 Edgewood Road, Birmingham, B45 8SB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Da Costa Wine Store | Edgewood Road, Birmingham, B45 8SG | Walking directions to Da Costa Wine Store |
| 0.4 mi | Paul's Wines & Convenience Store | 1664 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B45 9TY | Walking directions to Paul's Wines & Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Longbridge Supermarket | Belton Grove, Birmingham, B45 9QD | Walking directions to Longbridge Supermarket |
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 B45 8DE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anthony Leslie Ward
Longbridge & West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Charlie Latchford
Longbridge & West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B45 8DE records about 261 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 B45 8DE in Longbridge South is £225,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 240 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to B45 8DE, including Rednal Hill Junior School (Good), Rednal Hill Infant School (Good) and St Columba's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B45 8DE is Longbridge, about 1,193 m away.
B45 8DE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,259 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B45 8DE is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Anthony Leslie Ward (Reform UK) and Charlie Latchford (Reform UK).