Postcode B5 5BL is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the North Central & Dartmouth Circus area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 487.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £29,500 per year. The nearest station is Birmingham Moor Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Eastside City Park.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,761 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high crime rate, with approximately 487.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.5% 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 of residents in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £29,500 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 44 ft away from B5 5BL.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B5 5BL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birmingham Moor Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Birmingham Moor Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Moor Street |
| 0.5 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| 0.6 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Eastside City Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eastside City Park |
| 0.1 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 5BL postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 5BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Whistle Stop | Birmingham, B5 6DD | Walking directions to Whistle Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Papa Asian Mart | Birmingham, B5 5JF | Walking directions to Papa Asian Mart |
| 0.3 mi | HS News | Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4DP | Walking directions to HS News |
| 0.3 mi | Chilly Billy | Edgbaston Street, Birmingham, B5 4RB | Walking directions to Chilly Billy |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.