Postcode B5 4DH is located in a major urban area, within the Ladywood ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 3,824.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 39.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central is £67,013 per year. The nearest station is Birmingham New Street, about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Moonlit Park.
Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,998 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 3,824.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central is £67,013 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from B5 4DH.
Central near B5 4DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birmingham New Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| 0.2 mi | Grand Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Grand Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.2 mi | Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Moonlit Park | Small | Walking directions to Moonlit Park |
| 0.5 mi | Sunset Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunset Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £279 per square foot) in Ladywood area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,800 up to £680,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £310,000 | £352 |
| Terraced | 26 | £275,500 | £275 |
| Detached | 1 | £237,500 | £306 |
| Flats | 110 | £167,400 | £272 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £240,000 | £165,000 | £175,000 | £173,750 |
| 2017 | £202,500 | £179,950 | £190,000 | £161,000 |
| 2018 | £267,500 | £194,000 | £190,000 | £177,500 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £202,000 | £225,000 | £295,000 |
| 2020 | £290,000 | £221,086 | £156,500 | £379,000 |
| 2021 | £335,000 | £226,476 | £289,950 | £368,000 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £194,000 | £235,000 | £250,000 |
| 2023 | — | £205,000 | £187,000 | £325,000 |
| 2024 | £275,000 | £202,500 | £280,000 | £310,500 |
| 2025 | £303,750 | £200,000 | £305,000 | £382,500 |
| 2026 | — | £142,500 | £237,500 | £241,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £201 | £270 | £211 | £189 |
| 2017 | £326 | £307 | £226 | £172 |
| 2018 | £278 | £338 | £213 | £196 |
| 2019 | £233 | £348 | £243 | £269 |
| 2020 | £271 | £399 | £205 | £255 |
| 2021 | £266 | £400 | £274 | £270 |
| 2022 | £395 | £315 | £266 | £259 |
| 2023 | — | £305 | £354 | £292 |
| 2024 | £206 | £317 | £326 | £312 |
| 2025 | £306 | £310 | £349 | £291 |
| 2026 | — | £253 | £350 | £231 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 4DH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2025 | Apartment 43, Westside Two, 20, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1LW | Flats | Leasehold | £142,500 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Apartment 2402, Beetham Tower, 10, Holloway Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1BA | Flats | Leasehold | £117,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Apartment 2408, Beetham Tower, 10, Holloway Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1BA | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Apartment 2202, Beetham Tower, 10, Holloway Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1BA | Flats | Leasehold | £99,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Apartment 3106, 10, Holloway Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1BY | Flats | Leasehold | £122,000 |
In the B5 4DH postcode area, located within Central, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 4DH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | John Bright Street, Birmingham, B1 1LT | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Select & Save | 78 Hill Street, Birmingham, B5 4AH | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.1 mi | Turkish | Hill Street, Birmingham, B5 4HQ | Walking directions to Turkish |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | New Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, B2 4ND | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, B2 4BF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 B5 4DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Raheem Humphreys
Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes
Ladywood - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B5 4DH records about 3825 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B5 4DH in Central is £192,500 (about £279 per square foot) based on 143 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B5 4DH, including St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (Good), St Thomas CofE Academy and City Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B5 4DH is Birmingham New Street, about 174 m away.
B5 4DH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,998 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 B5 4DH is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Raheem Humphreys (Green Party) and Siobhan Bridget Harper-Nunes (Green Party).