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B45 9RX

Cock Hill Lane

Rubery & Rednal

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Overview

Postcode B45 9RX is located in a major urban area, within the Rubery & Rednal ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Frankley area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Frankley is £41,397 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge, about 1.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gannow Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
76.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Frankley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 114 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Frankley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

76.4%

Approximately 76.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Frankley is £41,397 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from B45 9RX.

Flood risk

No risk

Frankley near B45 9RX 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
4,858.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
94.98(+145%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.54(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.32(+110%)
Public order
9.19(+52%)
Other theft
7.35(+29%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
60.94%
Caribbean
19
6.4%
African
17
5.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
5.72%
Other White
14
4.71%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
49
23.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
21.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
18.93%
Level 3 (A level)
31
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
12.14%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
67
47.86%
Other social rented
40
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.29%
Owns outright
9
6.43%
Owns with a mortgage
7
5%
Total households: 140

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B45 9RX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B45 9RX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 2026127, Cock Hill Lane, Birmingham, B45 9RXSemi-DetachedFreehold£173,000
22 Jan 202611, Lea Walk, Birmingham, B45 9RSSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,000
21 May 2026178, Callowbrook Lane, Birmingham, B45 9LBTerracedFreehold£168,000
18 Jul 2025153, Callowbrook Lane, Birmingham, B45 9TGSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
27 Mar 2026208, Callowbrook Lane, Birmingham, B45 9LDTerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the B45 9RX postcode area, located within Frankley, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B45 9RX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryReaside AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt James Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Balaam Wood AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B45 9RX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B45 9RX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTescoBelton Grove, Bromsgrove, B45 9JHWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miFarmfoods212-216 New Road, Birmingham, B45 9JAWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miGills News171 New Road, Birmingham, B45 9JWWalking directions to Gills News
0.3 miCo-op Food182A New Road, Birmingham, B45 9JAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miCostcutter149 New Road, Birmingham, B45 9JWWalking directions to Costcutter

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 9RX, 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)FrankleyE02001951
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 125EE01009160
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B45 9RX

Is B45 9RX (Frankley) safe?

The area around B45 9RX records about 154 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B45 9RX?

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

What schools are near B45 9RX?

There are 13 schools close to B45 9RX, including Reaside Academy (Good), St James Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B45 9RX?

B45 9RX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 114 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B45 9RX (Frankley) in Parliament and on the local council?

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