Postcode B5 7RL 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 very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.6 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 University (Birmingham) located about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Cannon Hill Park.
Edgbaston South & University has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,795 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Edgbaston South & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 72 ft away from B5 7RL.
Edgbaston South & University near B5 7RL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cannon Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Cannon Hill Park |
| 0.2 mi | Tranquility Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Tranquility Garden |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,200 up to £2,950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £810,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £397,500 |
| Detached | 23 | £1,050,000 |
| Flats | 57 | £186,000 |
10 year median price trend in Edgbaston
In the B5 7RL postcode area, located within Edgbaston South & University, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 7RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | 571 Pershore Road, Birmingham, B29 7ES | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | SLS mini market | Pershore Road, Birmingham, B29 7EN | Walking directions to SLS mini market |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Edgbaston Road, Birmingham, B5 7QS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Tower Mini Mart | Argyle Street, Birmingham, B5 7TJ | Walking directions to Tower Mini Mart |
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: 16/05/2026.