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 394.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bordesley is £38,856 per year. The nearest station is Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Eastside City Park.
Bordesley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Bordesley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 394.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Bordesley is £38,856 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 Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.3 mi | Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 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 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 5SL.
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 |
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 5SL, 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 5SL records about 394 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B5 5SL in Bordesley 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 5SL, 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 5SL is Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro), about 387 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B5 5SL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,424 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 5SL 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).