Postcode B5 4ST 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1680.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Digbeth is £43,000 per year. The nearest station is Birmingham New Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Cathedral Square.
Digbeth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,295 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Digbeth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1680.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Digbeth is £43,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B5 4ST.
Digbeth near B5 4ST 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Birmingham Moor Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Moor Street |
| 0.5 mi | Birmingham Snow Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Snow Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
| 0.4 mi | St. Thomas' Peace Garden | Small | Walking directions to St. Thomas' Peace Garden |
| 0.3 mi | Digbeth Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Digbeth Community Garden |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £229,250 in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £457,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 115 | £232,995 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £221,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £175,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bordesley & Highgate
In the B5 4ST 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 4ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Viet Nam Asian Supermarket | Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, B5 4HP | Walking directions to Viet Nam Asian Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Day In Supermarket | Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TD | Walking directions to Day In Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Tu Quyne Supermarket | 1 Wrottesley Street, Birmingham, B5 4RT | Walking directions to Tu Quyne Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Day In Supermarket | Wrottesley Street, Birmingham, B5 4RT | Walking directions to Day In Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Let's Go | Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4BN | Walking directions to Let's Go |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.