Postcode B6 5BU is located in a major urban area, within the Aston ward 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 216.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in North Central & Dartmouth Circus is £37,783 per year. The nearest station is Aston located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Aston Park.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,153 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus has a very high crime rate, with approximately 216.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 194 ft away from B6 5BU.
North Central & Dartmouth Circus near B6 5BU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 57 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Aston area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £395,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £227,500 |
| Terraced | 48 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Aston
In the B6 5BU postcode area, located within North Central & Dartmouth Circus, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B6 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | 16 Sutton Street, Birmingham, B6 4TB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Zinda Bazar | Victoria Road, Birmingham, B6 5HF | Walking directions to Zinda Bazar |
| 0.3 mi | Ismail Foods | Whitehead Road, Birmingham, B6 6EA | Walking directions to Ismail Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Bangla Bazar | Prestbury Road, Birmingham, B6 6EH | Walking directions to Bangla Bazar |
| 0.4 mi | Sunrise | Alma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SS | Walking directions to Sunrise |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.