Postcode B5 7SW 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 126.4 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 4 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 126.4 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 54 ft away from B5 7SW.
Edgbaston South & University near B5 7SW has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 in Edgbaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,500 up to £2,050,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £867,500 |
| Flats | 63 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £862,500 |
| Terraced | 14 | £352,500 |
10 years price trend in Edgbaston
In the B5 7SW postcode area, located within Edgbaston South & University, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.