Postcode B5 7XU is located in a major urban area, within the Balsall Heath West area 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 117.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Attwood Green & Park Central is £52,519 per year. The median sale price in Balsall Heath West is £226,500 (around £222 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £141,500 and £259,375. The nearest station is Five Ways, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Calthorpe Park.
Attwood Green & Park Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,650 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Attwood Green & Park Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 117.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Attwood Green & Park Central is £52,519 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 77 ft away from B5 7XU.
Attwood Green & Park Central near B5 7XU 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Five Ways | N/A | Walking directions to Five Ways |
| 0.9 mi | Five Ways (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Five Ways (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.9 mi | Birmingham New Street | N/A | Walking directions to Birmingham New Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Calthorpe Park | Large | Walking directions to Calthorpe Park |
| 0.3 mi | Moonlit Park | Small | Walking directions to Moonlit Park |
| 0.5 mi | Sunset Park | Small | Walking directions to Sunset Park |
Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £226,500 (about £222 per square foot) in Balsall Heath West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £387,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £255,000 | £284 |
| Terraced | 14 | £253,750 | £227 |
| Flats | 10 | £136,000 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £108,750 | £122,000 | £161,750 |
| 2017 | £80,000 | £190,000 | £150,500 |
| 2018 | £90,000 | £220,000 | £165,500 |
| 2019 | £120,475 | £135,550 | £173,500 |
| 2020 | £125,000 | £189,500 | £167,500 |
| 2021 | £157,500 | £220,000 | £210,000 |
| 2022 | £130,000 | £227,500 | £232,010 |
| 2023 | £212,030 | £241,000 | £298,920 |
| 2024 | £210,000 | £252,500 | £320,000 |
| 2025 | £219,000 | £272,500 | £282,500 |
| 2026 | £111,600 | £210,000 | £300,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £184 | £221 | £148 |
| 2017 | £155 | £227 | £152 |
| 2018 | £139 | £254 | £173 |
| 2019 | £181 | £148 | £171 |
| 2020 | £156 | £216 | £183 |
| 2021 | £287 | £282 | £198 |
| 2022 | £174 | £284 | £217 |
| 2023 | £341 | £261 | £276 |
| 2024 | £414 | £141 | £351 |
| 2025 | £438 | £341 | £299 |
| 2026 | £193 | £398 | £209 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B5 7XU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 25, Benmore Avenue, Birmingham, B5 7XN | Terraced | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 9, Murrell Close, Birmingham, B5 7NB | Flats | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | Apartment 30, Waterway House, 20, Belgrave Middleway, Birmingham, B5 7FE | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 210, Boulevard Plaza, 654B, Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7FY | Flats | Leasehold | £248,500 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | 410, Boulevard Plaza, 654B, Bristol Street, Birmingham, B5 7FY | Flats | Leasehold | £255,500 |
In the B5 7XU postcode area, located within Attwood Green & Park Central, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Nursery | Lillian De Lissa Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Woodview | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
Oasis Academy Woodview ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Feb 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | James Brindley School | Academy special converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2017. | |
James Brindley School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jan 2017
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B5 7XU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 51-53 Bristol Road, Birmingham, B5 7TU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Tony's Food Store | Stone Road, Birmingham, B15 2HG | Walking directions to Tony's Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Lexington Gardens, Birmingham, B15 2DU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | H A News | Birmingham, B5 7ET | Walking directions to H A News |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Horton Square, Birmingham, B12 0YR | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B5 7XU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Duncan Ali
Balsall Heath West - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B5 7XU records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B5 7XU in Balsall Heath West is £226,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B5 7XU, including Lillian De Lissa Nursery School (Good), Oasis Academy Woodview (Good) and James Brindley School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B5 7XU is Five Ways, about 1,023 m away.
B5 7XU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,650 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B5 7XU is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Duncan Ali (Green Party).