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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Edgbaston South & University is £49,800 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 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Cannon Hill Park.
Edgbaston South & University has a 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 121.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Edgbaston South & University is £49,800 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 |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,500 up to £2,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £861,250 |
| Flats | 63 | £199,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £810,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £445,000 |
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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.