Postcode B5 7BU is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Sparkbrook North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 271.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Sparkbrook North is £27,300 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Calthorpe Park.
Sparkbrook North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 818 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Sparkbrook North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 271.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 37.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 56.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Sparkbrook North is £27,300 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 308 ft away from B5 7BU.
Sparkbrook North near B5 7BU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £228,500 in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £440,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 108 | £235,037 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £221,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £170,000 |
10 years price trend in Bordesley & Highgate
In the B5 7BU postcode area, located within Sparkbrook North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.