Postcode B5 7NN 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 high crime levels, with around 69.7 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 0.9 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 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 7NN.
Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park near B5 7NN has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Five Ways located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 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 42 recent sales, the median property price is £243,000 in Balsall Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £387,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 26 | £223,500 | £4,852 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £272,500 | £2,794 |
| Terraced | 14 | £258,750 | £2,447 |
10 year median price trend in Balsall Heath West
In the B5 7NN postcode area, located within Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 7NN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Al Kamoos | 229 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LH | Walking directions to Al Kamoos |
| 0.3 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 |
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.
Elected local representatives for B5 7NN, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.