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B45 9YB

Ashill Road

Rubery & Rednal

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Detailed insights for B45 9YB

Overview

Postcode B45 9YB 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Rubery East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,584 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Rubery East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.3%

Approximately 13.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 70 ft away from B45 9YB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
1,486.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
52.15(+499%)
Violence and sexual offences
47.33(+22%)
Other theft
19.72(+247%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.21(+51%)
Vehicle crime
15.34(+136%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
76.7%
Caribbean
14
4.53%
African
9
2.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.59%
Irish
8
2.59%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
29.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
20.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
17.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.67%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.25%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
53.15%
Owns with a mortgage
30
20.98%
Social rents from council
13
9.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.39%
Other social rented
6
4.2%
Total households: 143

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 9YB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B45 9YB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 2026Flat 12, Beeches Court, 1, Ashill Road, Birmingham, B45 9YBFlatsLeasehold£57,500
30 Jan 2026Flat 55, Beeches Court, 1, Ashill Road, Birmingham, B45 9YBFlatsLeasehold£63,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 44, Beeches Court, 1, Ashill Road, Birmingham, B45 9YBFlatsLeasehold£76,000
17 Oct 2025Flat 15, Beeches Court, 1, Ashill Road, Birmingham, B45 9YBFlatsLeasehold£75,000
10 Oct 2025Flat 56, Beeches Court, 1, Ashill Road, Birmingham, B45 9YBFlatsLeasehold£70,000

Schools

In the B45 9YB postcode area, located within Rubery East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B45 9YB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryColmers School and Sixth Form CollegeFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryColmers Farm Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNurseryRubery Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B45 9YB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsAshbrook Drive, Birmingham, B45 9AHWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miLongbridge SupermarketBelton Grove, Birmingham, B45 9QDWalking directions to Longbridge Supermarket
0.3 miDa Costa Wine StoreEdgewood Road, Birmingham, B45 8SGWalking directions to Da Costa Wine Store
0.4 miPaul's Wines & Convenience Store1664 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B45 9TYWalking directions to Paul's Wines & Convenience Store
0.4 miTescoBelton Grove, Bromsgrove, B45 9JHWalking directions to Tesco

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 9YB, 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 130AE01009159
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about B45 9YB

Is B45 9YB (Rubery East) safe?

The area around B45 9YB records about 124 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.

What is the average house price near B45 9YB?

The median sale price around B45 9YB 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 9YB?

There are 12 schools close to B45 9YB, including Colmers School and Sixth Form College (Requires improvement), Colmers Farm Primary School (Good) and Rubery Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B45 9YB?

B45 9YB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,584 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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