Postcode B6 5BE is located in a major urban area, within the Aston area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the North Central & Dartmouth Circus area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 218.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year. The median sale price in Aston is £173,500 (around £196 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £220,000. The nearest station is Aston, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Aston Park.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 396 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high crime rate, with approximately 218.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from B6 5BE.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B6 5BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Aston located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Aston | N/A | Walking directions to Aston |
| 0.9 mi | Witton (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aston Park | Large | Walking directions to Aston Park |
| 0.5 mi | Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area | Medium | Walking directions to Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area |
| 0.5 mi | Mansfield Green | Medium | Walking directions to Mansfield Green |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 (about £196 per square foot) in Aston area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,750 up to £395,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £211,500 | £213 |
| Terraced | 48 | £170,000 | £194 |
| Flats | 1 | £102,000 | £121 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £115,000 | £113,000 |
| 2017 | £125,000 | £107,500 |
| 2018 | £153,500 | £120,000 |
| 2019 | £150,000 | £122,000 |
| 2020 | £150,000 | £127,000 |
| 2021 | £169,500 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | £191,500 | £155,500 |
| 2023 | £235,000 | £155,000 |
| 2024 | £222,000 | £157,000 |
| 2025 | £223,000 | £177,750 |
| 2026 | £199,000 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £120 | £106 |
| 2017 | £139 | £111 |
| 2018 | £161 | £123 |
| 2019 | £164 | £132 |
| 2020 | £144 | £136 |
| 2021 | £151 | £151 |
| 2022 | £153 | £173 |
| 2023 | £176 | £167 |
| 2024 | £217 | £166 |
| 2025 | £224 | £187 |
| 2026 | £212 | £196 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 5BE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | 58, Upper Sutton Street, Birmingham, B6 5BW | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 12, Brooklyn Avenue, Birmingham, B6 5BB | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 8, Chilworth Close, Birmingham, B6 4UH | Flats | Leasehold | £65,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2026 | 147, Victoria Road, Birmingham, B6 5ET | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 141, Victoria Road, Birmingham, B6 5ET | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 |
In the B6 5BE postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 10 primary and 4 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 | Primary | Aston Tower Community Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Oct 2012. | |
Aston Tower Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Oct 2012
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Titan Aston Academy | Free schools alternative provision | Area360 rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
Titan Aston Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Nov 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | King Edward VI Aston School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2022. | |
King Edward VI Aston School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 May 2022
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B6 5BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 16 Sutton Street, Birmingham, B6 4TB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Zinda Bazar | Victoria Road, Birmingham, B6 5HF | Walking directions to Zinda Bazar |
| 0.4 mi | Ismail Foods | Whitehead Road, Birmingham, B6 6EA | Walking directions to Ismail Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B7 5EW | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Bangla Bazar | Prestbury Road, Birmingham, B6 6EH | Walking directions to Bangla Bazar |
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 B6 5BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abdul Choudhury Shumon
Aston - Elected 7 May 2026
Mumtaz Hussain
Aston - Elected 7 May 2026
Ayoub Khan
Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B6 5BE records about 219 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 B6 5BE in Aston is £173,500 (about £196 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B6 5BE, including Aston Tower Community Primary School (Good), Titan Aston Academy (Good) and King Edward VI Aston School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B6 5BE is Aston, about 1,155 m away.
B6 5BE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 396 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B6 5BE is Ayoub Khan (Independent), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Abdul Choudhury Shumon (Independent) and Mumtaz Hussain (Liberal Democrats).