Postcode B5 5LY 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 490 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.1× 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 Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0 miles away. There are 7 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 a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,750 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 490 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 19 ft away from B5 5LY.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B5 5LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.2 mi | Birmingham Moor Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Moor Street |
| 0.2 mi | Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Eastside City Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eastside City Park |
| 0.5 mi | Cathedral Square | Small | Walking directions to Cathedral Square |
| 0.1 mi | Digbeth Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Digbeth Community Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £242,500 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £241,000 | £297 |
| Terraced | 20 | £195,000 | £217 |
| Flats | 42 | £152,500 | £256 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 5LY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2025 | 8, Bordesley Street, Birmingham, B5 5PG | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | Apartment 27, The Brolly Works, 78, Allison Street, Birmingham, B5 5TH | Flats | Leasehold | £162,500 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 79, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DY | Flats | Leasehold | £30,000 | |
| 04 Nov 2025 | 82, Milk Street, Birmingham, B5 5TL | Other | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 21 - 27, Milk Street, Birmingham, B5 5TR | Other | Leasehold | £300,000 |
In the B5 5LY postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 5LY
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Papa Asian Mart | Birmingham, B5 5AB | Walking directions to Papa Asian Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Carrs Lane, Birmingham, B4 7SX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Chilly Billy | Edgbaston Street, Birmingham, B5 4RB | Walking directions to Chilly Billy |
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 5LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi
Bordesley & Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B5 5LY records about 490 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 5LY in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B5 5LY, including South and City College Birmingham (Requires improvement), Birmingham City University (Good) and Birmingham Ormiston Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B5 5LY is Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro), about 79 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B5 5LY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,750 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 5LY 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).