Postcode B5 7LP is located in a major urban area, within the Balsall Heath West ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park is £48,003 per year. The nearest station is Five Ways located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Calthorpe Park.
Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,883 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park is £48,003 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from B5 7LP.
Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park near B5 7LP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Five Ways located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Five Ways | N/A | Walking directions to Five Ways |
| 1 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Calthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Calthorpe Park |
| 0.5 mi | Moonlit Park | Small | Walking directions to Moonlit Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 in Balsall Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £456,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 40 | £209,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £277,500 |
10 year median price trend in Balsall Heath West
In the B5 7LP postcode area, located within Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 7LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 51-53 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B5 7TU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Horton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Highgate Market | Horton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YR | Walking directions to Highgate Market |
| 0.3 mi | Tony's Food Store | Spring Road, Birmingham, B15 2HG | Walking directions to Tony's Food Store |
| 0.4 mi | Al Kamoos | 229 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LH | Walking directions to Al Kamoos |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.