Postcode B5 4SG is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate 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 Moor Street, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B5 4SG.
Digbeth near B5 4SG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Birmingham Moor Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Moor Street |
| 0.3 mi | Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
| 0.3 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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 4SG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | Apartment 213, Dean House, 38, Upper Dean Street, Birmingham, B5 4SG | Flats | Leasehold | £118,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Apartment 104, Dean House, 38, Upper Dean Street, Birmingham, B5 4SG | Flats | Leasehold | £92,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Apartment 301, Dean House, 38, Upper Dean Street, Birmingham, B5 4SG | Flats | Leasehold | £92,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2025 | Apartment 402, Dean House, 38, Upper Dean Street, Birmingham, B5 4SG | Flats | Leasehold | £136,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | Apartment 57, The Arcadian, 70, Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TD | Flats | Leasehold | £148,000 |
In the B5 4SG postcode area, located within Digbeth, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 4SG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Spar | 38 Upper Dean Street, Birmingham, B5 4SG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0 mi | Chilly Billy | Edgbaston Street, Birmingham, B5 4RB | Walking directions to Chilly Billy |
| 0.1 mi | Taste the Orient | Edgbaston Street, Birmingham, B5 4RW | Walking directions to Taste the Orient |
| 0.1 mi | Day In Supermarket | Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TD | Walking directions to Day In Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | Birmingham, B5 4BA | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
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 4SG, 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 B5 4SG 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 4SG in Digbeth 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 B5 4SG, including South and City College Birmingham (Requires improvement), St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Thomas CofE Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B5 4SG is Birmingham Moor Street, about 415 m away.
B5 4SG 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 4SG 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).