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B4 7XH

Lawley Middleway

Bordesley & Highgate

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Overview

Postcode B4 7XH is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Saltley West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saltley West is £41,358 per year. The nearest station is Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Eastside City Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
163
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Saltley West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Saltley West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.8%

Approximately 11.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Saltley West is £41,358 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 175 ft away from B4 7XH.

Flood risk

High

Saltley West near B4 7XH has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B4 7XH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro)
0.4 mi

Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro)
0.5 mi

Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B4 7XH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miEastside City ParkMediumWalking directions to Eastside City Park
0.4 miKingston Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Kingston Hill Park
0.2 miGarrison Lane ParkSmallWalking directions to Garrison Lane Park

Area Profile

Population
513
Population density
1,531.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.07(+53%)
Vehicle crime
23.63(+263%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.76(+157%)
Public order
13.9(+129%)
Other theft
11.81(+108%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
86
16.73%
African
86
16.73%
Pakistani
85
16.54%
British
58
11.28%
Other White
35
6.81%
Total population: 514

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
39.3%
No qualifications
60
16.26%
Level 3 (A level)
51
13.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
12.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
8.94%
Total 16+ residents: 369

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
97
47.55%
Owns with a mortgage
47
23.04%
Owns outright
29
14.22%
Other social rented
22
10.78%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.45%
Total households: 204

Property prices in Bordesley & Highgate

Median price£171,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £230K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£242,500£275
Semi-Detached7£241,000£297
Terraced20£195,000£217
Flats42£152,500£256

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bordesley & Highgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bordesley & Highgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B4 7XH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B4 7XH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202572, Witton Street, Birmingham, B9 4LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£243,000
30 May 202511, Park Villas, Birmingham, B9 4LJTerracedFreehold£181,000
07 Mar 20253, Ash Grove, Birmingham, B9 4LFTerracedFreehold£150,000
30 May 2025Flat 27, Barwell Court, Barwell Road, Birmingham, B9 4LBFlatsLeasehold£95,000
07 Mar 2025Flat 20, Garrison Court, 18, Barwell Road, Birmingham, B9 4LBFlatsLeasehold£115,000

Schools

In the B4 7XH postcode area, located within Saltley West, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B4 7XH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryBOA Digital Technologies AcademyFree schools

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySt Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryBirmingham Ormiston AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B4 7XH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B4 7XH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisSt Andrew's Road, Birmingham, B9 4HFWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miGriffinsWitton Street, Birmingham, B9 4BTWalking directions to Griffins
0.2 miUniversity Locks Co-op50 Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XJWalking directions to University Locks Co-op
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressTowpath Close, Birmingham, B9 4QAWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miHS NewsGibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4DPWalking directions to HS 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 B4 7XH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi

Bordesley & Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Saltley WestE02001878
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 052DE01009199
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B4 7XH

Is B4 7XH (Saltley West) safe?

The area around B4 7XH records about 163 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B4 7XH?

The median sale price around B4 7XH in Saltley West is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B4 7XH?

There are 20 schools close to B4 7XH, including BOA Digital Technologies Academy, St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Birmingham Ormiston Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B4 7XH?

The closest station to B4 7XH is Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro), about 603 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B4 7XH?

B4 7XH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,612 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B4 7XH (Saltley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B4 7XH 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).