Postcode B5 7RA 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 107.9 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 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Cannon Hill Park.
Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,817 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.9% 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 256 ft away from B5 7RA.
Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park near B5 7RA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Five Ways located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Five Ways | N/A | Walking directions to Five Ways |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cannon Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Cannon Hill Park |
| 0.2 mi | Calthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Calthorpe 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 7RA postcode area, located within Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 7RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sir Harry's Off Licence | Hollies Croft, Birmingham, B5 7QL | Walking directions to Sir Harry's Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 15 Hollies Croft, Birmingham, B5 7QN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | SMS | 226 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LY | Walking directions to SMS |
| 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 |
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.