Postcode B5 7NH is located in a major urban area, within the Balsall Heath West area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park is £48,003 per year. The median sale price in Balsall Heath West is £221,000 (around £222 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £137,000 and £260,000. The nearest station is Five Ways, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Calthorpe Park.
Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,293 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B5 7NH.
Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park near B5 7NH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Five Ways located about 1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Five Ways | N/A | Walking directions to Five Ways |
| 1 mi | Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Calthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Calthorpe Park |
| 0.5 mi | New Hope Community Park | Small | Walking directions to New Hope Community Park |
Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £221,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Balsall Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £387,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £255,000 | £284 |
| Terraced | 13 | £250,000 | £224 |
| Flats | 10 | £136,000 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £108,750 | £122,000 | £161,750 |
| 2017 | £80,000 | £190,000 | £150,500 |
| 2018 | £90,000 | £220,000 | £165,500 |
| 2019 | £120,475 | £135,550 | £173,500 |
| 2020 | £125,000 | £189,500 | £167,500 |
| 2021 | £157,500 | £220,000 | £210,000 |
| 2022 | £130,000 | £227,500 | £232,010 |
| 2023 | £212,030 | £241,000 | £298,920 |
| 2024 | £210,000 | £252,500 | £320,000 |
| 2025 | £219,000 | £272,500 | £282,500 |
| 2026 | £111,600 | £210,000 | £300,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184 | £221 | £148 |
| 2017 | £155 | £227 | £152 |
| 2018 | £139 | £254 | £173 |
| 2019 | £181 | £148 | £171 |
| 2020 | £156 | £216 | £183 |
| 2021 | £287 | £282 | £198 |
| 2022 | £174 | £284 | £217 |
| 2023 | £341 | £261 | £276 |
| 2024 | £414 | £141 | £351 |
| 2025 | £438 | £341 | £299 |
| 2026 | £193 | £398 | £209 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 7NH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | 139, Alexandra Road, Birmingham, B5 7NN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £247,500 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 10, Hawkins Close, Birmingham, B5 7NW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £211,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 53, Princess Road, Birmingham, B5 7PU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 77, Balsall Heath Road, Birmingham, B5 7NQ | Flats | Leasehold | £137,000 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 52, Alpha Close, Birmingham, B12 9HF | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 |
In the B5 7NH postcode area, located within Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Lift Percy Shurmer | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2023. | |
Lift Percy Shurmer ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 May 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | New Perspectives School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2024. | |
New Perspectives School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Dec 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Heath Mount Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
Heath Mount Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B5 7NH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Al Kamoos | 229 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LH | Walking directions to Al Kamoos |
| 0.2 mi | Al Jazeerah | 227 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LH | Walking directions to Al Jazeerah |
| 0.3 mi | SMS | 226 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LY | Walking directions to SMS |
| 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 |
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 7NH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Duncan Ali
Balsall Heath West - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B5 7NH records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 burglary.
The median sale price around B5 7NH in Balsall Heath West is £221,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B5 7NH, including Lift Percy Shurmer (Outstanding), New Perspectives School (Good) and Heath Mount Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B5 7NH is Five Ways, about 1,559 m away.
B5 7NH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,293 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 7NH is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Duncan Ali (Green Party).