Postcode B4 7UL is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the North Central & Dartmouth Circus area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 490 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year. The nearest station is Birmingham Moor Street, about 0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Eastside City Park.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,750 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high crime rate, with approximately 490 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 63 ft away from B4 7UL.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B4 7UL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birmingham Moor Street located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Birmingham Moor Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Moor Street |
| 0.1 mi | Albert Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Albert Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.2 mi | Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eastside City Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eastside City Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
| 0.1 mi | Digbeth Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Digbeth Community Garden |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £457,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £242,500 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £241,000 | £297 |
| Terraced | 20 | £195,000 | £217 |
| Flats | 42 | £152,500 | £256 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £147,000 | £120,000 | £105,000 |
| 2017 | £141,500 | £175,000 | £107,000 |
| 2018 | £155,950 | £135,000 | £112,800 |
| 2019 | £162,000 | £150,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | £220,000 | £193,000 | £132,000 |
| 2021 | £208,000 | £275,000 | £337,500 |
| 2022 | £230,000 | £415,000 | £425,000 |
| 2023 | £230,000 | £259,000 | £163,500 |
| 2024 | £229,248 | £178,000 | £168,000 |
| 2025 | £233,998 | £243,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £129,000 | £208,000 | £241,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £244 | £170 | £132 |
| 2017 | £269 | £188 | £124 |
| 2018 | £281 | £187 | £136 |
| 2019 | £320 | £198 | £254 |
| 2020 | £359 | £249 | £177 |
| 2021 | £351 | £203 | £314 |
| 2022 | £410 | £373 | £384 |
| 2023 | £364 | £261 | £177 |
| 2024 | £382 | £225 | £208 |
| 2025 | £362 | £293 | £217 |
| 2026 | £204 | £253 | £228 |
There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B4 7UL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2025 | 8, Bordesley Street, Birmingham, B5 5PG | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | Apartment 27, The Brolly Works, 78, Allison Street, Birmingham, B5 5TH | Flats | Leasehold | £162,500 | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | Apartment 1904, The Rotunda, 150, New Street, Birmingham, B2 4PG | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Apartment 1709, The Rotunda, 150, New Street, Birmingham, B2 4PG | Flats | Leasehold | £127,500 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Apartment 407, The Rotunda, 150, New Street, Birmingham, B2 4PA | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 |
In the B4 7UL postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B4 7UL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Carrs Lane, Birmingham, B4 7SX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Oseyo | 15A New Street, Birmingham, B2 4RF | Walking directions to Oseyo |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Birmingham, B5 4BA | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | Chilly Billy | Edgbaston Street, Birmingham, B5 4RB | Walking directions to Chilly Billy |
| 0.2 mi | Friendly Convenience Store | Langworth Avenue, Birmingham, B2 4TX | Walking directions to Friendly Convenience 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 B4 7UL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi
Bordesley & Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B4 7UL records about 490 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, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B4 7UL in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B4 7UL, including Birmingham City University (Good), Birmingham Metropolitan College (Good) and South and City College Birmingham (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B4 7UL is Birmingham Moor Street, about 49 m away.
B4 7UL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,750 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B4 7UL is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi (Green Party).