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.
The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| 0.8 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 0.8 mi | Five Ways | N/A | Walking directions to Five Ways |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Calthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Calthorpe Park |
| 0.5 mi | Highgate Park | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Park |
| 0.4 mi | Moonlit Park | Small | Walking directions to Moonlit Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £229,250 in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £457,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 115 | £232,995 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £221,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £175,500 |
10 year median 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.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Highgate Market | Horton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YR | Walking directions to Highgate Market |
| 0.2 mi | H A News | Birmingham, B5 7ET | Walking directions to H A News |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Horton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Sun Yip Ltd Chinese Supermarket | Bishop Street, Birmingham, B5 6NB | Walking directions to Sun Yip Ltd Chinese Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Yoshi's | Macdonald Street, Birmingham, B5 6NE | Walking directions to Yoshi's |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.