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B5 4TE

Hurst Street

Bordesley & Highgate

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Overview

Postcode B5 4TE 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 196.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Moonlit Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
197
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Digbeth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,222 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Digbeth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 196.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from B5 4TE.

Flood risk

No risk

Digbeth near B5 4TE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Birmingham New Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B5 4TE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Birmingham New Street

N/A

Walking directions to Birmingham New Street
0.3 mi

Grand Central (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Grand Central (West Midlands Metro)
0.4 mi

Corporation Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Corporation Street (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B5 4TE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMoonlit ParkSmallWalking directions to Moonlit Park
0.5 miCathedral SquareSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Square
0.4 miSt. Thomas' Peace GardenSmallWalking directions to St. Thomas' Peace Garden

Area Profile

Population
575
Population density
83,333.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
105.5(+173%)
Drugs
19.84(+640%)
Other theft
18.03(+217%)
Vehicle crime
15.33(+135%)
Robbery
8.12(+431%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Chinese
182
31.65%
British
115
20%
Other White
70
12.17%
Other Asian
46
8%
Indian
36
6.26%
Total population: 575

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
389
71.25%
Level 3 (A level)
53
9.71%
No qualifications
41
7.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
5.49%
Other
12
2.2%
Total 16+ residents: 546

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
289
77.9%
Owns with a mortgage
37
9.97%
Owns outright
15
4.04%
Other forms of private rent
12
3.23%
Other social rented
9
2.43%
Total households: 371

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 4TE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 4TE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Sept 2025Apartment 57, The Arcadian, 70, Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TDFlatsLeasehold£148,000
28 Apr 2026Apartment 163, Southside, St Johns Walk, Birmingham, B5 4TJFlatsLeasehold£90,000
01 Apr 2026Apartment 196, Southside, St Johns Walk, Birmingham, B5 4TJFlatsLeasehold£74,000
26 Sept 2025Apartment 169, Southside, St Johns Walk, Birmingham, B5 4TJFlatsLeasehold£150,000
07 Mar 2025Apartment 403, Southside, St Johns Walk, Birmingham, B5 4TPFlatsLeasehold£97,500

Schools

In the B5 4TE postcode area, located within Digbeth, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B5 4TE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Thomas CofE AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryCity AcademyFree schools

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 4TE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B5 4TE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miVanguardBirmingham, B5 4THWalking directions to Vanguard
0 miLet's GoWrottesley Street, Birmingham, B5 4RTWalking directions to Let's Go
0.1 miTesco ExpressBromsgrove Street, Birmingham, B5 6RGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miTu Quyne Supermarket1 Wrottesley Street, Birmingham, B5 4RTWalking directions to Tu Quyne Supermarket
0.1 miI-convenienceEssex Street, Birmingham, B5 4TWWalking directions to I-convenience

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 B5 4TE, 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)DigbethE02006896
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 135BE01033567
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B5 4TE

Is B5 4TE (Digbeth) safe?

The area around B5 4TE records about 197 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.

What is the average house price near B5 4TE?

The median sale price around B5 4TE in Digbeth is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B5 4TE?

There are 20 schools close to B5 4TE, 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.

What is the nearest station to B5 4TE?

The closest station to B5 4TE is Birmingham New Street, about 444 m away.

How deprived is the area around B5 4TE?

B5 4TE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,222 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B5 4TE (Digbeth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B5 4TE 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).