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 143.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park is £39,900 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 143.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park is £39,900 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.
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 in Balsall Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £325,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £324,500 |
| Flats | 25 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £236,250 |
10 years 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.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Twelfth Man | 17 Hollies Croft, Birmingham, B5 7QN | |
| 0.4 mi | Snackers Bar | Mary Street, Birmingham, B12 9RN |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.