Postcode B5 6AH is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Digbeth area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 498.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Digbeth is £43,000 per year. The nearest station is Birmingham Moor Street located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Highgate Park.
Digbeth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,293 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Digbeth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 498.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Digbeth is £43,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B5 6AH.
Digbeth near B5 6AH has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birmingham Moor Street located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Birmingham Moor Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Moor Street |
| 0.6 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 0.6 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Highgate Park | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Park |
| 0.5 mi | New Hope Community Park | Small | Walking directions to New Hope Community Park |
| 0.5 mi | Digbeth Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Digbeth Community Garden |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £231,672 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 | 96 | £240,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £221,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bordesley & Highgate
In the B5 6AH postcode area, located within Digbeth, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 6AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Oriental Supermarket | Moseley Street, Birmingham, B5 6LE | Walking directions to Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Sun Yip Ltd Chinese Supermarket | Bishop Street, Birmingham, B5 6NB | Walking directions to Sun Yip Ltd Chinese Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Yoshi's | Macdonald Street, Birmingham, B5 6NE | Walking directions to Yoshi's |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Vaughton Street, Birmingham, B12 0ST | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, B5 6RG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.