Postcode B5 7EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Digbeth area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 452.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year. The nearest station is Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Highgate Park.
Digbeth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,382 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Digbeth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 452.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Digbeth is £46,432 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B5 7EJ.
Digbeth near B5 7EJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| 0.6 mi | Birmingham Moor Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham Moor Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Highgate Park | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Park |
| 0.4 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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £457,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £242,500 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £241,000 | £297 |
| Terraced | 20 | £195,000 | £217 |
| Flats | 42 | £152,500 | £256 |
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 | £233,998 | £243,000 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £129,000 | £208,000 | £241,000 |
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 | £362 | £293 | £217 |
| 2026 | £204 | £253 | £228 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 7EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 17, Hodnet Grove, Birmingham, B5 7DG | Flats | Leasehold | £157,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 11, Spooner Croft, Birmingham, B5 7JN | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 224, Sherlock Street, Birmingham, B5 7DU | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 215, Gooch Street, Birmingham, B5 7JG | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Highgate House, 194 - 200, Gooch Street, Birmingham, B5 7HY | Other | Freehold | £800,000 |
In the B5 7EJ postcode area, located within Digbeth, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 7EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sun Yip Ltd Chinese Supermarket | Bishop Street, Birmingham, B5 6NB | Walking directions to Sun Yip Ltd Chinese Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Yoshi's | Macdonald Street, Birmingham, B5 6NE | Walking directions to Yoshi's |
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | Birmingham, B5 6EH | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | H A News | Birmingham, B5 7ET | Walking directions to H A News |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 152-153 Vaughton Street, Birmingham, B12 0SS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 7EJ, 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 7EJ records about 453 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B5 7EJ in Digbeth is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B5 7EJ, including Chandos Primary School (Good), St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Thomas CofE Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B5 7EJ is Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro), about 761 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B5 7EJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,382 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 7EJ 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).