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B45 9NU

Chapelfield Road

Rubery & Rednal

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Overview

Postcode B45 9NU is located in a major urban area, within the Rubery & Rednal ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Rubery East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rubery East is £53,115 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge, about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Rubery Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Rubery East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,966 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Rubery East has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.7%

Approximately 15.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Rubery East is £53,115 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from B45 9NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Rubery East near B45 9NU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B45 9NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRubery ParkMediumWalking directions to Rubery Park

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
6,727.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.23(+50%)
Public order
7.36(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.35(-50%)
Vehicle crime
5.35(-18%)
Drugs
4.69(+75%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
79.19%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
7.38%
Caribbean
8
2.68%
Indian
7
2.35%
Chinese
5
1.68%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
26.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
21.74%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.04%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
42.61%
Owns outright
28
24.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.52%
Social rents from council
17
14.78%
Other social rented
1
0.87%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Rubery & Rednal

Median price£227,500
Price per sq ft£271
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £269K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rubery & Rednal over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£450,000£348
Semi-Detached63£244,000£281
Terraced32£200,500£250
Flats14£82,500£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rubery & Rednal

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rubery & Rednal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rubery & Rednal.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rubery & Rednal.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rubery & Rednal.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B45 9NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B45 9NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 202511, Traceys Meadow, Birmingham, B45 9PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£267,000
24 Oct 202518, Stonecroft Avenue, Birmingham, B45 9NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£252,000
28 Nov 202523, Loynells Road, Birmingham, B45 9NSTerracedFreehold£303,000
28 Mar 202541, Loynells Road, Birmingham, B45 9NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,500
26 Sept 20259, Stilthouse Grove, Birmingham, B45 9NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000

Schools

In the B45 9NU postcode area, located within Rubery East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B45 9NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt James Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryColmers School and Sixth Form CollegeFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryColmers Farm Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B45 9NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B45 9NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoBelton Grove, Bromsgrove, B45 9JHWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miMorrisonsAshbrook Drive, Birmingham, B45 9AHWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miFarmfoods212-216 New Road, Birmingham, B45 9JAWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miCo-op Food182A New Road, Birmingham, B45 9JAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miGills News171 New Road, Birmingham, B45 9JWWalking directions to Gills News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

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 9NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rebecca Michelle Waters

Rubery & Rednal - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Laurence Turner

Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham NorthfieldE14001097
WardRubery & RednalE05011164
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rubery EastE02001956
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 130CE01009167
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B45 9NU

Is B45 9NU (Rubery East) safe?

The area around B45 9NU records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9NU?

The median sale price around B45 9NU in Rubery East is £227,500 (about £271 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B45 9NU?

There are 14 schools close to B45 9NU, including St James Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Colmers School and Sixth Form College (Requires improvement) and Colmers Farm Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B45 9NU?

B45 9NU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,966 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B45 9NU (Rubery East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B45 9NU is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rebecca Michelle Waters (Reform UK).