Postcode B45 8RE is located in a major urban area, within the Rubery & Rednal ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Longbridge South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Austin Park.
Longbridge South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,110 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Longbridge South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.2% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from B45 8RE.
Longbridge South near B45 8RE 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 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Austin Park | Small | Walking directions to Austin Park |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 (about £271 per square foot) in Rubery & Rednal area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £539,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £450,000 | £348 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £244,000 | £281 |
| Terraced | 32 | £200,500 | £250 |
| Flats | 14 | £82,500 | £189 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £190,000 | £68,975 | £144,000 | £134,000 |
| 2017 | £275,000 | £81,250 | £159,950 | £143,000 |
| 2018 | £362,000 | £80,000 | £165,000 | £153,250 |
| 2019 | £311,000 | £83,500 | £170,000 | £155,000 |
| 2020 | £380,000 | £82,000 | £180,000 | £165,500 |
| 2021 | £335,000 | £90,000 | £185,000 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | £323,500 | £90,000 | £210,500 | £195,000 |
| 2023 | £450,000 | £90,000 | £220,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | £308,750 | £78,000 | £213,000 | £210,000 |
| 2025 | £397,500 | £76,000 | £230,000 | £202,000 |
| 2026 | £374,500 | £85,000 | £244,000 | £210,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £249 | £141 | £163 | £185 |
| 2017 | £279 | £144 | £185 | £183 |
| 2018 | £540 | £154 | £197 | £184 |
| 2019 | £267 | £132 | £198 | £186 |
| 2020 | £303 | £159 | £213 | £214 |
| 2021 | £356 | £173 | £223 | £201 |
| 2022 | £379 | £141 | £246 | £242 |
| 2023 | £298 | £141 | £264 | £245 |
| 2024 | £326 | £148 | £273 | £268 |
| 2025 | £370 | £163 | £276 | £249 |
| 2026 | £361 | £202 | £290 | £235 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B45 8RE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 24, Ryde Park Road, Birmingham, B45 8RE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £227,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 34, Ryde Park Road, Birmingham, B45 8RE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 12, Ryde Park Road, Birmingham, B45 8RE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 12, Ryde Park Road, Birmingham, B45 8RE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 28, Ryde Park Road, Birmingham, B45 8RE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the B45 8RE postcode area, located within Longbridge South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B45 8RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Paul's Wines & Convenience Store | 1664 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B45 9TY | Walking directions to Paul's Wines & Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Longbridge Supermarket | Belton Grove, Birmingham, B45 9QD | Walking directions to Longbridge Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 33-35 Edgewood Road, Birmingham, B45 8SB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Edgewood Road, Birmingham, B45 8SB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Da Costa Wine Store | Edgewood Road, Birmingham, B45 8SG | Walking directions to Da Costa Wine Store |
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 8RE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rebecca Michelle Waters
Rubery & Rednal - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B45 8RE records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 8RE in Longbridge South is £227,500 (about £271 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to B45 8RE, 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 8RE is Longbridge, about 1,050 m away.
B45 8RE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,110 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 8RE is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rebecca Michelle Waters (Reform UK).