Postcode B5 7RE is located in a major urban area, within the Edgbaston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Edgbaston South & University area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Edgbaston South & University is £72,656 per year. The nearest station is Five Ways located about 1.1 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.
Edgbaston South & University has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,790 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Edgbaston South & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Edgbaston South & University is £72,656 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B5 7RE.
Edgbaston South & University near B5 7RE has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Five Ways located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cannon Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Cannon Hill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Calthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Calthorpe Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 in Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,500 up to £1,635,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £783,750 |
| Flats | 57 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £810,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £402,500 |
10 year median price trend in Edgbaston
In the B5 7RE postcode area, located within Edgbaston South & University, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 7RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Edgbaston Road, Birmingham, B5 7QS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Al Kamoos | 229 Edward Road, Birmingham, B12 9LH | Walking directions to Al Kamoos |
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: 16/01/2026.