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B5 7BP

Belgrave Middleway

Balsall Heath West

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Overview

Postcode B5 7BP is located in a major urban area, within the Balsall Heath West ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Attwood Green & Park Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 117.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Attwood Green & Park Central is £52,519 per year. The nearest station is Five Ways, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Calthorpe Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
90.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Attwood Green & Park Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,650 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Attwood Green & Park Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

90.3%

Approximately 90.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Attwood Green & Park Central is £52,519 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from B5 7BP.

Flood risk

No risk

Attwood Green & Park Central near B5 7BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Five Ways located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B5 7BP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Five Ways

N/A

Walking directions to Five Ways
0.8 mi

Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Birmingham New Street

N/A

Walking directions to Birmingham New Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B5 7BP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCalthorpe ParkLargeWalking directions to Calthorpe Park
0.3 miMoonlit ParkSmallWalking directions to Moonlit Park
0.5 miSunset ParkSmallWalking directions to Sunset Park

Area Profile

Population
518
Population density
21,764.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.65(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.93(+11%)
Vehicle crime
10.7(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.7(+47%)
Public order
9.05(+49%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
119
23.15%
British
114
22.18%
Other Asian
50
9.73%
Indian
45
8.75%
Caribbean
38
7.39%
Total population: 514

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
166
39.62%
Level 4+ (Degree)
118
28.16%
No qualifications
55
13.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
8.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
5.49%
Total 16+ residents: 419

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
104
83.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.06%
Social rents from council
8
6.45%
Owns outright
1
0.81%
Shared ownership
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Balsall Heath West

Median price£249,750
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £300K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £249,750 (about £223 per square foot) in Balsall Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £387,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balsall Heath West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£300,000£169
Terraced13£257,500£230
Flats10£146,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Balsall Heath West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£108,750£122,000£161,750
2017£80,000£190,000£150,500
2018£90,000£220,000£165,500
2019£120,475£135,550£173,500
2020£125,000£189,500£167,500
2021£157,500£220,000£210,000
2022£130,000£227,500£232,010
2023£212,030£241,000£298,920
2024£210,000£252,500£320,000
2025£215,750£245,000£285,000
2026£115,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£221£148
2017£155£227£152
2018£139£254£173
2019£181£148£171
2020£156£216£183
2021£287£282£198
2022£174£284£217
2023£341£261£276
2024£414£141£351
2025£438£350£323
2026£208£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Balsall Heath West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 7BP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 7BP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 2025Apartment 11, Darwin House, 24, Belgrave Middleway, Birmingham, B5 7FGFlatsLeasehold£237,000
21 Nov 2025Apartment 18, Smithfield House, 22, Belgrave Middleway, Birmingham, B5 7FFFlatsLeasehold£185,000
01 Jul 2025Apartment 5, Smithfield House, 22, Belgrave Middleway, Birmingham, B5 7FFFlatsLeasehold£140,000
05 Sept 20259, Murrell Close, Birmingham, B5 7NBFlatsFreehold£150,000
05 Sept 2025Apartment 30, Waterway House, 20, Belgrave Middleway, Birmingham, B5 7FEFlatsLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the B5 7BP postcode area, located within Attwood Green & Park Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B5 7BP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryLillian De Lissa Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryChandos Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryOasis Academy WoodviewAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 7BP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B5 7BP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodLexington Gardens, Birmingham, B15 2DUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTony's Food StoreStone Road, Birmingham, B15 2HGWalking directions to Tony's Food Store
0.2 miSpar51-53 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B5 7TUWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miH A NewsBirmingham, B5 7ETWalking directions to H A News
0.3 miCostcutterHorton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YRWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B5 7BP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Duncan Ali

Balsall Heath West - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
WardBalsall Heath WestE05011122
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Attwood Green & Park CentralE02006895
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 134AE01008995
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2014-06-01

Frequently asked questions about B5 7BP

Is B5 7BP (Attwood Green & Park Central) safe?

The area around B5 7BP records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B5 7BP?

The median sale price around B5 7BP in Attwood Green & Park Central is £249,750 (about £223 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B5 7BP?

There are 20 schools close to B5 7BP, including Lillian De Lissa Nursery School (Outstanding), Chandos Primary School (Good) and Oasis Academy Woodview (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B5 7BP?

The closest station to B5 7BP is Five Ways, about 1,094 m away.

How deprived is the area around B5 7BP?

B5 7BP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,650 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B5 7BP (Attwood Green & Park Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B5 7BP is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Duncan Ali (Green Party).