Postcode B5 5AE 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.
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.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high crime rate, with approximately 220.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 68 ft away from B5 5AE.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B5 5AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Eastside City Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eastside City Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
| 0.2 mi | Digbeth Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Digbeth Community Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 26 | £254,500 | £499 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £220,000 | £255 |
| Terraced | 9 | £198,000 | £219 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 5AE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | Unit 5, 17, Bartholomew Row, Birmingham, B5 5JU | Other | Freehold | £187,535 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Apartment 203, 7, Masshouse Plaza, Birmingham, B5 5JL | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Apartment 1009, 2, Masshouse Plaza, Birmingham, B5 5JF | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2025 | Apartment 308, 2, Masshouse Plaza, Birmingham, B5 5JE | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 8, Bordesley Street, Birmingham, B5 5PG | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 |
In the B5 5AE postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 5AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | SimplyFresh | Etna Street, Birmingham, B5 5JW | Walking directions to SimplyFresh |
| 0.1 mi | Papa Asian Mart | Birmingham, B5 5AB | Walking directions to Papa Asian Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Exchange Square's Co-op | Birmingham, B4 6FT | Walking directions to Exchange Square's Co-op |
| 0.2 mi | Raees Shop | Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6GS | Walking directions to Raees Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6GS | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 5AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mansuur Ahmed
Nechells - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B5 5AE 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.
The median sale price around B5 5AE in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £231,563 (about £474 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B5 5AE, including Birmingham City University (Good), Birmingham Ormiston Academy (Good) and Birmingham Metropolitan College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B5 5AE is Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro), about 147 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B5 5AE 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B5 5AE is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).