Postcode B5 7BX is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate area 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 236.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sparkbrook North is £34,950 per year. The median sale price in Bordesley & Highgate is £210,000 (around £303 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,000 and £241,375. The nearest station is Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Calthorpe Park.
Sparkbrook North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 696 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Sparkbrook North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 236.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Sparkbrook North is £34,950 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 129 ft away from B5 7BX.
Sparkbrook North near B5 7BX has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.8 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 0.8 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Calthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Calthorpe Park |
| 0.5 mi | Moonlit Park | Small | Walking directions to Moonlit Park |
| 0.4 mi | New Hope Community Park | Small | Walking directions to New Hope Community Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £440,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £242,500 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £241,000 | £294 |
| Terraced | 19 | £210,000 | £218 |
| Flats | 73 | £207,450 | £328 |
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 | £237,000 | £243,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £128,500 | £208,000 | £220,000 |
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 | £366 | £293 | £218 |
| 2026 | £225 | £253 | £228 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 7BX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2025 | 504, Boulevard Plaza, 654A, Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7FW | Flats | Leasehold | £308,500 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 307, Boulevard Plaza, 654A, Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7FW | Flats | Leasehold | £207,112 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 208, Boulevard Plaza, 654A, Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7FW | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 201, Boulevard Plaza, 654A, Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7FW | Flats | Leasehold | £291,860 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | 706, Boulevard Plaza, 654A, Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7FW | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 |
In the B5 7BX postcode area, located within Sparkbrook North, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Chandos Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2024. | |
Chandos Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Jun 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Lift Percy Shurmer | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2023. | |
Lift Percy Shurmer ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 May 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Lillian De Lissa Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B5 7BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Highgate Market | Horton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YR | Walking directions to Highgate Market |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Horton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | H A News | Birmingham, B5 7ET | Walking directions to H A News |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 152-153 Vaughton Street, Birmingham, B12 0SS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Yoshi's | Macdonald Street, Birmingham, B5 6NE | Walking directions to Yoshi's |
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 7BX, 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 7BX records about 237 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B5 7BX in Bordesley & Highgate is £210,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B5 7BX, including Chandos Primary School (Requires improvement), Lift Percy Shurmer (Outstanding) and Lillian De Lissa Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B5 7BX is Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro), about 1,137 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B5 7BX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 696 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 7BX 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).