Postcode insights

B5 5AD

Fox Street

Nechells

Property search →

Interactive map showing B5 5AD and surrounding area

Detailed insights for B5 5AD

Overview

Postcode B5 5AD is located in a major urban area, within the Nechells ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the North Central & Dartmouth Circus area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 220.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year. The nearest station is Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro), about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Eastside City Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
221
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

North Central & Dartmouth Circus has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,084 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high crime rate, with approximately 220.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.7%

Approximately 7.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 68 ft away from B5 5AD.

Flood risk

No risk

North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B5 5AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B5 5AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro)
0.1 mi

Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro)
0.2 mi

Albert Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Albert Street (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B5 5AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miEastside City ParkMediumWalking directions to Eastside City Park
0.4 miCathedral SquareSmallWalking directions to Cathedral Square
0.2 miDigbeth Community GardenSmallWalking directions to Digbeth Community Garden

Area Profile

Population
845
Population density
12,485.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
85.17(+120%)
Shoplifting
25.92(+198%)
Public order
23.98(+296%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.39(+108%)
Other theft
20.63(+263%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
340
40.19%
Chinese
113
13.36%
Other White
88
10.4%
Indian
65
7.68%
African
64
7.57%
Total population: 846

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
429
51.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
311
37.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
5.42%
Other
19
2.29%
No qualifications
11
1.33%
Total 16+ residents: 830

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
191
91.39%
Other social rented
16
7.66%
Owns outright
1
0.48%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.48%
Total households: 209

Property prices in Nechells

Median price£231,563
Price per sq ft£474
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£191K – £265K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £231,563 (about £474 per square foot) in Nechells area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,500 up to £500,400.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nechells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats26£254,500£499
Semi-Detached1£220,000£255
Terraced9£198,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nechells

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nechells.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£150,000£115,000
2017£148,000£110,000
2018£130,000£123,500
2019£97,250£142,000
2020£81,000£141,000
2021£76,500£160,000
2022£100,000£182,500
2023£85,500£180,000
2024£82,000£200,000
2025£254,500£198,000
2026£103,500£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nechells.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nechells.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£293£115
2017£302£129
2018£227£134
2019£142£151
2020£140£154
2021£131£167
2022£157£202
2023£159£201
2024£236£205
2025£499£204
2026£185£221
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nechells.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Nechells in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 5AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 5AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Unit 5, 17, Bartholomew Row, Birmingham, B5 5JUOtherFreehold£187,535
19 Sept 2025Apartment 203, 7, Masshouse Plaza, Birmingham, B5 5JLFlatsLeasehold£120,000
24 Feb 2026Apartment 1009, 2, Masshouse Plaza, Birmingham, B5 5JFFlatsLeasehold£135,000
25 Feb 2025Apartment 308, 2, Masshouse Plaza, Birmingham, B5 5JEFlatsLeasehold£135,000
11 Aug 20258, Bordesley Street, Birmingham, B5 5PGTerracedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the B5 5AD postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B5 5AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableBirmingham City UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

0.1 miSecondaryBirmingham Ormiston AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 mi16 plusBirmingham Metropolitan CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 5AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B5 5AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSimplyFreshEtna Street, Birmingham, B5 5JWWalking directions to SimplyFresh
0.1 miPapa Asian MartBirmingham, B5 5ABWalking directions to Papa Asian Mart
0.1 miExchange Square's Co-opBirmingham, B4 6FTWalking directions to Exchange Square's Co-op
0.2 miRaees ShopCorporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6GSWalking directions to Raees Shop
0.2 miNisa LocalCorporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6GSWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 5AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mansuur Ahmed

Nechells - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
WardNechellsE05011155
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North Central & Dartmouth CircusE02001876
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 050FE01033617
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2018-10-01

Frequently asked questions about B5 5AD

Is B5 5AD (North Central & Dartmouth Circus) safe?

The area around B5 5AD records about 221 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B5 5AD?

The median sale price around B5 5AD in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £231,563 (about £474 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B5 5AD?

There are 20 schools close to B5 5AD, including Birmingham City University (Good), Birmingham Ormiston Academy (Good) and Birmingham Metropolitan College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B5 5AD?

The closest station to B5 5AD is Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro), about 147 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B5 5AD?

B5 5AD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,084 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B5 5AD (North Central & Dartmouth Circus) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B5 5AD is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).