Postcode B5 7AH 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 196.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 Birmingham New Street, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Moonlit Park.
Digbeth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,222 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Digbeth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 196.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from B5 7AH.
Digbeth near B5 7AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birmingham New Street located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| 0.5 mi | Grand Central (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Grand Central (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Town Hall (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Moonlit Park | Small | Walking directions to Moonlit Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sunset Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunset Park |
| 0.3 mi | St. Thomas' Peace Garden | Small | Walking directions to St. Thomas' Peace Garden |
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 7AH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2025 | Apartment A403, Madison House, 94, Wrentham Street, Birmingham, B5 6QR | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | Apartment A403, Madison House, 94, Wrentham Street, Birmingham, B5 6QR | Flats | Leasehold | £88,900 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Apartment 56, Priory House, 20, Gooch Street North, Birmingham, B5 6BF | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | Store Locker 3, Priory House, 20, Gooch Street North, Birmingham, B5 6BF | Other | Leasehold | £3,600 | |
| 25 Feb 2025 | 9, Rickman Drive, Birmingham, B15 2AL | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 |
In the B5 7AH postcode area, located within Digbeth, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 7AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Morrisons Daily | 96-98 Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7AH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | I-convenience | Essex Street, Birmingham, B5 4TW | Walking directions to I-convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Yoshi's | Macdonald Street, Birmingham, B5 6NE | Walking directions to Yoshi's |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, B5 6RG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Vanguard | Birmingham, B5 4TH | Walking directions to Vanguard |
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 7AH, 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 7AH records about 197 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 7AH in Digbeth 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 7AH, including St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (Good), St Thomas CofE Academy and James Brindley School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B5 7AH is Birmingham New Street, about 704 m away.
B5 7AH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,222 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 7AH 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).