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 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Tranquility Garden.
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 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 per household in Edgbaston South & University is £72,656 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 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.
The nearest station is University (Birmingham) located about 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tranquility Garden | Medium | Walking directions to Tranquility Garden |
| 0.3 mi | Green Heart | Small | Walking directions to Green Heart |
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 7SW postcode area, located within Edgbaston South & University, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 7SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Seoul Plaza 6 | 536 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B29 6BD | Walking directions to Seoul Plaza 6 |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Pritchatt's Road, Birmingham, B15 2TT | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
Elected local representatives for B5 7SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Deirdre Caroline Alden
Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Bennett
Edgbaston - Elected 7 May 2026
Preet Kaur Gill
Birmingham Edgbaston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.