Postcode B5 6ES 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1,416.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 14.6× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year. The nearest station is Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Highgate Park.
Digbeth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,165 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Digbeth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1,416.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% 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 per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B5 6ES.
Digbeth near B5 6ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | Birmingham Moor Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Moor Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Highgate Park | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Park |
| 0.2 mi | Digbeth Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Digbeth Community Garden |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 (about £247 per square foot) in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 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 | 40 | £156,000 | £261 |
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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 6ES.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | 48, Bradford Street, Birmingham, B5 6HX | Other | Freehold | £1,000,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 79, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DY | Flats | Leasehold | £30,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | Apartment 27, The Brolly Works, 78, Allison Street, Birmingham, B5 5TH | Flats | Leasehold | £162,500 | |
| 04 Nov 2025 | 82, Milk Street, Birmingham, B5 5TL | Other | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Apartment 213, Dean House, 38, Upper Dean Street, Birmingham, B5 4SG | Flats | Leasehold | £118,000 |
In the B5 6ES postcode area, located within Digbeth, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 6ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Whistle Stop | Birmingham, B5 6DD | Walking directions to Whistle Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 6DH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Chilly Billy | Edgbaston Street, Birmingham, B5 4RB | Walking directions to Chilly Billy |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 38 Upper Dean Street, Birmingham, B5 4SG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Oriental Supermarket | Moseley Street, Birmingham, B5 6LE | Walking directions to Oriental Supermarket |
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 6ES, 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 6ES records about 1416 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B5 6ES in Digbeth is £173,500 (about £247 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B5 6ES, including South and City College Birmingham (Requires improvement), Birmingham City University (Good) and Chandos Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B5 6ES is Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro), about 208 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B5 6ES scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,165 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 6ES 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).