Postcode B5 5SL is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bordesley area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 482.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bordesley is £38,900 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Eastside City Park.
Bordesley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,571 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Bordesley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 482.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 53.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Bordesley is £38,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 82 ft away from B5 5SL.
Bordesley near B5 5SL has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 0.5 mi | Birmingham Moor Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Moor Street |
| 0.8 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eastside City Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eastside City Park |
| 0.4 mi | Kingston Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kingston Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Garrison Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Garrison Lane Park |
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 5SL postcode area, located within Bordesley, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 5SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | HS News | Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4DP | Walking directions to HS News |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Whistle Stop | Birmingham, B5 6DD | Walking directions to Whistle Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | St Andrew's Road, Birmingham, B9 4HF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Alcester Street, Birmingham, B12 0PH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.