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B5 7FS

Vere Street

Bordesley & Highgate

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Overview

Postcode B5 7FS 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 Five Ways, 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
184
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
46.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Attwood Green & Park Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.9%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Attwood Green & Park Central is £52,519 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from B5 7FS.

Flood risk

No risk

Attwood Green & Park Central near B5 7FS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Five Ways located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B5 7FS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Five Ways

N/A

Walking directions to Five Ways
0.6 mi

Birmingham New Street

N/A

Walking directions to Birmingham New Street
0.7 mi

Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B5 7FS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMoonlit ParkSmallWalking directions to Moonlit Park
0.4 miSunset ParkSmallWalking directions to Sunset Park
0.4 miSt. Thomas' Peace GardenSmallWalking directions to St. Thomas' Peace Garden

Area Profile

Population
205
Population density
2,503 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
87.46(+126%)
Vehicle crime
22.49(+245%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.49(+72%)
Other theft
17.49(+207%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.49(+85%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
43
20.77%
Caribbean
29
14.01%
British
25
12.08%
Chinese
20
9.66%
Pakistani
18
8.7%
Total population: 207

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
38.01%
Level 3 (A level)
38
22.22%
No qualifications
27
15.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
12.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 171

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
26
32.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
27.16%
Other social rented
12
14.81%
Owns outright
11
13.58%
Owns with a mortgage
8
9.88%
Total households: 81

Property prices in Bordesley & Highgate

Median price£171,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £230K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£242,500£275
Semi-Detached7£241,000£297
Terraced20£195,000£217
Flats42£152,500£256

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bordesley & Highgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bordesley & Highgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 7FS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 7FS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202515, Hope Street, Birmingham, B5 7EWTerracedFreehold£457,000
23 Apr 202522, Hope Street, Birmingham, B5 7EUTerracedFreehold£425,000
25 Apr 202548, Stratford House Road, Birmingham, B5 7EZTerracedFreehold£35,000
31 Mar 202534, Stratford House Road, Birmingham, B5 7EZTerracedFreehold£422,000
29 Aug 202517, Hodnet Grove, Birmingham, B5 7DGFlatsLeasehold£157,000

Schools

In the B5 7FS postcode area, located within Attwood Green & Park Central, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B5 7FS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNurseryLillian De Lissa Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Thomas CofE AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 7FS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B5 7FS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miH A NewsBirmingham, B5 7ETWalking directions to H A News
0.1 miCo-op FoodLexington Gardens, Birmingham, B15 2DUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miMorrisons Daily96-98 Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7AHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miYoshi'sMacdonald Street, Birmingham, B5 6NEWalking directions to Yoshi's
0.2 miSun Yip Ltd Chinese SupermarketBishop Street, Birmingham, B5 6NBWalking directions to Sun Yip Ltd Chinese Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B5 7FS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi

Bordesley & Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Attwood Green & Park CentralE02006895
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 134EE01033640
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2021-10-01

Frequently asked questions about B5 7FS

Is B5 7FS (Attwood Green & Park Central) safe?

The area around B5 7FS 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.

What is the average house price near B5 7FS?

The median sale price around B5 7FS in Attwood Green & Park Central is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B5 7FS?

There are 20 schools close to B5 7FS, including St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School (Good), Lillian De Lissa Nursery School (Outstanding) and St Thomas CofE Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B5 7FS?

The closest station to B5 7FS is Five Ways, about 1,003 m away.

How deprived is the area around B5 7FS?

B5 7FS 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).

Who represents B5 7FS (Attwood Green & Park Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B5 7FS 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).