Postcode B5 7XJ is located in a major urban area, within the Balsall Heath West ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Attwood Green & Park Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 164.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Attwood Green & Park Central is £42,700 per year. The nearest station is Five Ways located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Calthorpe Park.
Attwood Green & Park Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,409 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Attwood Green & Park Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 164.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 88.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Attwood Green & Park Central is £42,700 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from B5 7XJ.
Attwood Green & Park Central near B5 7XJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Five Ways located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Five Ways | N/A | Walking directions to Five Ways |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Calthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Calthorpe Park |
| 0.5 mi | Moonlit Park | Small | Walking directions to Moonlit Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 in Balsall Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £456,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 41 | £209,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £269,500 |
10 year median price trend in Balsall Heath West
In the B5 7XJ postcode area, located within Attwood Green & Park Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B5 7XJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 51-53 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B5 7TU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Tony's Food Store | Spring Road, Birmingham, B15 2HG | Walking directions to Tony's Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sir Harry's Off Licence | Hollies Croft, Birmingham, B5 7QL | Walking directions to Sir Harry's Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 15 Hollies Croft, Birmingham, B5 7QN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Lexington Gardens, Birmingham, B15 2DU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.