Postcode B5 7SS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Green Heart.
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 0.8% 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 of residents in Edgbaston South & University is £49,800 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 176 ft away from B5 7SS.
Edgbaston South & University near B5 7SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | University (Birmingham) | N/A | Walking directions to University (Birmingham) |
| 0.6 mi | Selly Oak | N/A | Walking directions to Selly Oak |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Green Heart | Small | Walking directions to Green Heart |
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 7SS postcode area, located within Edgbaston South & University, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 7SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 473 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6AU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Taste the Orient | Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 7DP | Walking directions to Taste the Orient |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6FL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Seoul Plaza 6 | 536 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BD | Walking directions to Seoul Plaza 6 |
| 0.4 mi | Omco | Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BE | Walking directions to Omco |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.