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B5 7PR

Speedwell Road

Balsall Heath West

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Overview

Postcode B5 7PR 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 very high crime levels, with around 126.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 nearest station is Five Ways, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Calthorpe Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
27.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,976 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.5%

Approximately 27.5% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park is £48,003 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from B5 7PR.

Flood risk

No risk

Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park near B5 7PR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B5 7PR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Five Ways

N/A

Walking directions to Five Ways

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B5 7PR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCalthorpe ParkLargeWalking directions to Calthorpe Park

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
6,119.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.89(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.9(+77%)
Other theft
12.9(+127%)
Vehicle crime
12.32(+89%)
Burglary
9.97(+146%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
67
27.13%
Other White
45
18.22%
Chinese
16
6.48%
Indian
15
6.07%
Pakistani
15
6.07%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
44.7%
No qualifications
43
19.82%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
6.45%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
41.61%
Social rents from council
28
18.79%
Owns outright
24
16.11%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10.07%
Other social rented
13
8.72%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Balsall Heath West

Median price£249,750
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£151K – £300K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £249,750 (about £223 per square foot) in Balsall Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £387,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Balsall Heath West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£300,000£169
Terraced13£257,500£230
Flats10£146,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Balsall Heath West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£215,750£245,000£285,000
2026£115,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£350£323
2026£208£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Balsall Heath West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Balsall Heath West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 7PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 7PR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Oct 2025Flat 49, Elmwood Court, Pershore Road, Birmingham, B5 7PEFlatsLeasehold£61,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 17, Elmwood Court, Pershore Road, Birmingham, B5 7PDFlatsLeasehold£108,000
07 May 2025Flat 31, Elmwood Court, Pershore Road, Birmingham, B5 7PDFlatsLeasehold£150,000
05 Dec 2025Flat 73, Elmwood Court, Pershore Road, Birmingham, B5 7PBFlatsLeasehold£94,000
20 Nov 2025Flat 12, Elmwood Court, Pershore Road, Birmingham, B5 7PBFlatsLeasehold£75,000

Schools

In the B5 7PR postcode area, located within Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B5 7PR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryLillian De Lissa Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryOasis Academy WoodviewAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableNew Perspectives SchoolOther independent special school

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Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 7PR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B5 7PR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSpar51-53 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B5 7TUWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miTony's Food StoreStone Road, Birmingham, B15 2HGWalking directions to Tony's Food Store
0.3 miSir Harry's Off LicenceHollies Croft, Birmingham, B5 7QLWalking directions to Sir Harry's Off Licence
0.3 miMorrisons Daily15 Hollies Croft, Birmingham, B5 7QNWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miSMS226 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LYWalking directions to SMS

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 7PR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Duncan Ali

Balsall Heath West - 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
WardBalsall Heath WestE05011122
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Five Ways South & Calthorpe ParkE02001900
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 074AE01008984
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B5 7PR

Is B5 7PR (Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park) safe?

The area around B5 7PR records about 127 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near B5 7PR?

The median sale price around B5 7PR in Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park is £249,750 (about £223 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B5 7PR?

There are 20 schools close to B5 7PR, including Lillian De Lissa Nursery School (Outstanding), Oasis Academy Woodview (Requires improvement) and New Perspectives School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B5 7PR?

The closest station to B5 7PR is Five Ways, about 1,211 m away.

How deprived is the area around B5 7PR?

B5 7PR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,976 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B5 7PR (Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B5 7PR is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Duncan Ali (Green Party).