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B45 9EG

Gannow Walk

Rubery South

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Detailed insights for B45 9EG

Overview

Postcode B45 9EG is located in a major urban area, within the Rubery South ward of Bromsgrove in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Rubery West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rubery West is £54,644 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge located about 2.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gannow Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Rubery West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,886 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Rubery West has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Rubery West is £54,644 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 21 ft away from B45 9EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Rubery West near B45 9EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longbridge located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B45 9EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGannow ParkMediumWalking directions to Gannow Park
0.4 miRubery ParkMediumWalking directions to Rubery Park

Area Profile

Population
353
Population density
6,654 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.35(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.35(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.36(-40%)
Burglary
3.63(-11%)
Other theft
3.63(-36%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
320
91.43%
Other White
7
2%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.43%
African
4
1.14%
Other Black
4
1.14%
Total population: 350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
29.82%
Level 3 (A level)
56
19.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
17.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
14.74%
No qualifications
30
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
44.08%
Owns outright
53
34.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
15.79%
Shared ownership
3
1.97%
Other social rented
2
1.32%
Total households: 152

Property prices in Rubery South

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Rubery South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rubery South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rubery South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£394,000£4,393
Flats1£85,000£1,133
Semi-Detached16£316,000£3,054
Terraced10£269,000£3,172

10 year median price trend in Rubery South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rubery South.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B45 9EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B45 9EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 202526, Lyndon Road, Birmingham, B45 9UPTerracedFreehold£245,000
21 Nov 20256, Lyndon Road, Birmingham, B45 9UPSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
10 Oct 202525, Lyndon Road, Birmingham, B45 9UPSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
18 Mar 20259, Lyndon Road, Birmingham, B45 9UPSemi-DetachedFreehold£243,000
17 Nov 20253, Callowbrook Lane, Birmingham, B45 9HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the B45 9EG postcode area, located within Rubery West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B45 9EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryWaseley Hills High SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryBeaconside Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHolywell Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B45 9EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B45 9EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCostcutter149 New Road, Birmingham, B45 9JWWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miCostcutterWindmill Avenue, Bromsgrove, B45 9SUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miGills News171 New Road, Birmingham, B45 9JWWalking directions to Gills News
0.5 miCo-op Food182A New Road, Birmingham, B45 9JAWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromsgrove district (2025-26).

Band A£1,535
Band B£1,791
Band C£2,047
Band D£2,303
Band E£2,814
Band F£3,326
Band G£3,838
Band H£4,605

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B45 9EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Esther Gray

Rubery South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Bradley Thomas

Bromsgrove - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBromsgroveE07000234
Parliamentary ConstituencyBromsgroveE14001138
WardRubery SouthE05009846
ParishBromsgrove, unparished areaE43000151
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rubery WestE02006698
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bromsgrove 003BE01032170
Police ForceWest Mercia
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Frequently asked questions about B45 9EG

Is B45 9EG (Rubery West) safe?

The area around B45 9EG records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England — it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near B45 9EG?

The median sale price around B45 9EG in Rubery West is £310,000 (about £3,132 per square metre) based on 29 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B45 9EG?

There are 5 schools close to B45 9EG, including Waseley Hills High School (Requires improvement), Beaconside Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Holywell Primary and Nursery School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B45 9EG?

B45 9EG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,886 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.