Postcode B5 4LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Ladywood ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Digbeth area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,416.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 14.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year. The nearest station is Birmingham New Street, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cathedral Square.
Digbeth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,165 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Digbeth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,416.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 270 ft away from B5 4LJ.
Digbeth near B5 4LJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | Corporation Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Corporation Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
| 0.4 mi | St. Thomas' Peace Garden | Small | Walking directions to St. Thomas' Peace Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Digbeth Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Digbeth Community Garden |
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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 4LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2025 | Apartment 57, The Arcadian, 70, Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TD | Flats | Leasehold | £148,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Apartment 3106, 10, Holloway Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1BY | Flats | Leasehold | £122,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Apartment 3101, 10, Holloway Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1BY | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | Apartment 2701, 10, Holloway Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1BY | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | Apartment 3003, 10, Holloway Circus Queensway, Birmingham, B1 1BY | Flats | Leasehold | £219,500 |
In the B5 4LJ postcode area, located within Digbeth, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 4LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Simply Local | 84-86 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, B5 4EG | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0 mi | Panda Fresh | Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, B5 4EG | Walking directions to Panda Fresh |
| 0.1 mi | Viet Nam Asian Supermarket | Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, B5 4JL | Walking directions to Viet Nam Asian Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Day In Supermarket | Wrottesley Street, Birmingham, B5 4RT | Walking directions to Day In Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Tu Quyne Supermarket | 1 Wrottesley Street, Birmingham, B5 4RT | Walking directions to Tu Quyne Supermarket |
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 4LJ, 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 4LJ records about 1416 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B5 4LJ in Digbeth 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 4LJ, including St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (Good), St Thomas CofE Academy and South and City College Birmingham (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B5 4LJ is Birmingham New Street, about 252 m away.
B5 4LJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,165 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 4LJ 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).