Postcode B5 7BQ 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 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Calthorpe Park.
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.
Attwood Green & Park Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.8% 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.
The average income per household in Attwood Green & Park Central is £52,519 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 124 ft away from B5 7BQ.
Attwood Green & Park Central near B5 7BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Five Ways located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Five Ways | N/A | Walking directions to Five Ways |
| 0.9 mi | Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Calthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Calthorpe Park |
| 0.4 mi | Moonlit Park | Small | Walking directions to Moonlit Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £300,000 | £169 |
| Terraced | 13 | £257,500 | £230 |
| Flats | 10 | £146,000 | £209 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 7BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | 23, Belgravia Close, Birmingham, B5 7LA | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 9, Murrell Close, Birmingham, B5 7NB | Flats | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 25, Benmore Avenue, Birmingham, B5 7XN | Terraced | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 53, Princess Road, Birmingham, B5 7PU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 77, Balsall Heath Road, Birmingham, B5 7NQ | Flats | Leasehold | £137,000 |
In the B5 7BQ postcode area, located within Attwood Green & Park Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 7BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 51-53 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B5 7TU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Tony's Food Store | Stone Road, Birmingham, B15 2HG | Walking directions to Tony's Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Horton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Highgate Market | Horton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YR | Walking directions to Highgate Market |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Lexington Gardens, Birmingham, B15 2DU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 7BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Duncan Ali
Balsall Heath West - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B5 7BQ 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.
The median sale price around B5 7BQ in Attwood Green & Park Central is £249,750 (about £223 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B5 7BQ, including Lillian De Lissa Nursery School (Outstanding), Percy Shurmer Academy (Outstanding) and Chandos Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B5 7BQ is Five Ways, about 1,207 m away.
B5 7BQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B5 7BQ is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Duncan Ali (Green Party).