Postcode B5 7FW 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 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 nearest station is Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro), about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 the United Kingdom, 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 184 ft away from B5 7FW.
Sparkbrook North near B5 7FW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 | Highgate Park | Medium | Walking directions to Highgate Park |
| 0.5 mi | Moonlit Park | Small | Walking directions to Moonlit Park |
Based on 103 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 £457,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £242,500 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £241,000 | £297 |
| Flats | 75 | £207,450 | £333 |
| Terraced | 20 | £205,000 | £217 |
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 | £195,000 |
| 2026 | £128,500 | £208,000 | £230,500 |
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 | £217 |
| 2026 | £225 | £253 | £234 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 7FW.
| 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 7FW 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 7FW
| 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 | 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 7FW, 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 7FW 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B5 7FW in Sparkbrook North is £210,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B5 7FW, including Chandos Primary School (Good), Percy Shurmer Academy (Outstanding) and Lillian De Lissa Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B5 7FW is Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro), about 1,098 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.
B5 7FW 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 7FW 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).