Postcode B5 7ER is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Attwood Green & Park Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 183.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 Birmingham New Street, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Moonlit Park.
Attwood Green & Park Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,429 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Attwood Green & Park Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 210 ft away from B5 7ER.
Attwood Green & Park Central near B5 7ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Birmingham New Street located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| 0.6 mi | Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | Five Ways | N/A | Walking directions to Five Ways |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Moonlit Park | Small | Walking directions to Moonlit Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sunset Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunset Park |
| 0.5 mi | St. Thomas' Peace Garden | Small | Walking directions to St. Thomas' Peace Garden |
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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 7ER.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 | 15, Hope Street, Birmingham, B5 7EW | Terraced | Freehold | £457,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2025 | 22, Hope Street, Birmingham, B5 7EU | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 17, Hodnet Grove, Birmingham, B5 7DG | Flats | Leasehold | £157,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 224, Sherlock Street, Birmingham, B5 7DU | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 48, Stratford House Road, Birmingham, B5 7EZ | Terraced | Freehold | £35,000 |
In the B5 7ER postcode area, located within Attwood Green & Park Central, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 7ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | H A News | Birmingham, B5 7ET | Walking directions to H A News |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Lexington Gardens, Birmingham, B15 2DU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Yoshi's | Macdonald Street, Birmingham, B5 6NE | Walking directions to Yoshi's |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 96-98 Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7AH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Sun Yip Ltd Chinese Supermarket | Bishop Street, Birmingham, B5 6NB | Walking directions to Sun Yip Ltd Chinese Supermarket |
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 7ER, 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 7ER records about 184 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B5 7ER in Attwood Green & Park Central 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 7ER, including Chandos Primary School (Good), St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (Good) and Lillian De Lissa Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B5 7ER is Birmingham New Street, about 1,012 m away.
B5 7ER scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,429 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 7ER 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).