Postcode B5 5RB 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 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 Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0 miles away. There are 9 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 15 ft away from B5 5RB.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B5 5RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.1 mi | Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Millennium Point (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.1 mi | Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Eastside City Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eastside City Park |
| 0.5 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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 5RB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | Apartment 203, 7, Masshouse Plaza, Birmingham, B5 5JL | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Unit 5, 17, Bartholomew Row, Birmingham, B5 5JU | Other | Freehold | £187,535 | |
| 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 5RB postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 5RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Papa Asian Mart | Birmingham, B5 5AB | Walking directions to Papa Asian Mart |
| 0.2 mi | SimplyFresh | Etna Street, Birmingham, B5 5JW | Walking directions to SimplyFresh |
| 0.2 mi | Exchange Square's Co-op | Birmingham, B4 6FT | Walking directions to Exchange Square's Co-op |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Carrs Lane, Birmingham, B4 7SX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Whistle Stop | Birmingham, B5 6DD | Walking directions to Whistle Stop |
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 5RB, 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 5RB 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 5RB 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 5RB, 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 5RB is Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro), about 72 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B5 5RB 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 5RB is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).