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B5 7PZ

Princess Road

Balsall Heath West

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Overview

Postcode B5 7PZ 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, 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 nearest station is Five Ways, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Calthorpe Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,293 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B5 7PZ.

Flood risk

Very low

Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park near B5 7PZ has very low 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B5 7PZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B5 7PZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCalthorpe ParkLargeWalking directions to Calthorpe Park

Area Profile

Population
356
Population density
10,229.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.11(-9%)
Vehicle crime
11.7(+80%)
Burglary
4.79(+18%)
Drugs
4.26(+59%)
Public order
3.72(-39%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
85
23.88%
Arab
69
19.38%
African
49
13.76%
Indian
35
9.83%
British
27
7.58%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
34.12%
No qualifications
67
26.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.69%
Level 3 (A level)
26
10.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.41%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
47.71%
Owns outright
19
17.43%
Owns with a mortgage
15
13.76%
Social rents from council
7
6.42%
Other social rented
7
6.42%
Total households: 109

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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 7PZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 7PZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202610, Hawkins Close, Birmingham, B5 7NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£211,000
30 Apr 202553, Princess Road, Birmingham, B5 7PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
19 Sept 2025139, Alexandra Road, Birmingham, B5 7NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£247,500
27 Feb 202510, Rolling Mill Close, Birmingham, B5 7QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
28 Mar 20252, Four Stones Grove, Birmingham, B5 7LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£228,000

Schools

In the B5 7PZ postcode area, located within Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B5 7PZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryPercy Shurmer AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miNurseryLillian De Lissa Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableNew Perspectives SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 7PZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B5 7PZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCostcutterHorton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YRWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miHighgate MarketHorton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YRWalking directions to Highgate Market
0.3 miSpar51-53 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B5 7TUWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miAl Kamoos229 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LHWalking directions to Al Kamoos
0.3 miAl Jazeerah227 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LHWalking directions to Al Jazeerah

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 7PZ, 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 074CE01008996
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B5 7PZ

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

The area around B5 7PZ 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.

What is the average house price near B5 7PZ?

The median sale price around B5 7PZ 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 7PZ?

There are 20 schools close to B5 7PZ, including Percy Shurmer Academy (Outstanding), Lillian De Lissa Nursery School (Outstanding) and New Perspectives School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B5 7PZ?

The closest station to B5 7PZ is Five Ways, about 1,445 m away.

How deprived is the area around B5 7PZ?

B5 7PZ 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).

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

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