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B6 5EP

Bartons Bank

Aston

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Overview

Postcode B6 5EP is located in a major urban area, within the Aston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lozells East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lozells East is £38,782 per year. The nearest station is Witton (West Midlands), about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mansfield Green.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
42.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Lozells East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 877 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Lozells East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.9%

Approximately 42.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Lozells East is £38,782 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from B6 5EP.

Flood risk

No risk

Lozells East near B6 5EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Witton (West Midlands) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B6 5EP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Witton (West Midlands)

N/A

Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B6 5EP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMansfield GreenMediumWalking directions to Mansfield Green
0.2 miPhillips Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Phillips Street Park
0.3 miYellow ParkSmallWalking directions to Yellow Park

Area Profile

Population
358
Population density
10,028 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
89.61(+132%)
Public order
6.49(+7%)
Drugs
5.84(+118%)
Vehicle crime
5.84(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.19(-52%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
111
30.92%
Pakistani
80
22.28%
Caribbean
44
12.26%
British
29
8.08%
African
28
7.8%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
104
38.95%
Level 3 (A level)
45
16.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
16.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
38
36.19%
Owns outright
26
24.76%
Owns with a mortgage
21
20%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
10.48%
Other social rented
7
6.67%
Total households: 105

Property prices in Aston

Median price£175,500
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £222K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £175,500 (about £197 per square foot) in Aston area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£211,500£213
Terraced43£170,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aston.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aston.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 5EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 5EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 20265, Bartons Bank, Birmingham, B6 5EPTerracedFreehold£130,000
24 Oct 202555, Bromfield Close, Birmingham, B6 5HTTerracedFreehold£150,000
16 Sept 2025Flat 7, 8, St Stephens Drive, Birmingham, B19 2NGFlatsLeasehold£145,000
10 Apr 202639, Hanover Close, Birmingham, B6 5ESTerracedFreehold£96,000
31 Mar 202587A, Park Lane, Birmingham, B6 5DLTerracedFreehold£179,000

Schools

In the B6 5EP postcode area, located within Lozells East, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B6 5EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBirmingham Independent CollegeOther independent school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryPrince Albert Junior and Infant SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryMansfield Green E-ACT AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B6 5EP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B6 5EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miZinda BazarVictoria Road, Birmingham, B6 5HFWalking directions to Zinda Bazar
0.2 miSunriseAlma Street, Birmingham, B19 2SSWalking directions to Sunrise
0.2 miFood CityBirmingham, B19 2SAWalking directions to Food City
0.3 miAlla-Aamin Mini Market21 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B19 1SUWalking directions to Alla-Aamin Mini Market
0.3 miCostcutter23-25 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B19 1SUWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B6 5EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abdul Choudhury Shumon

Aston - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Mumtaz Hussain

Aston - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ayoub Khan

Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Perry BarrE14001098
WardAstonE05011121
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lozells EastE02001867
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 041KE01034926
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B6 5EP

Is B6 5EP (Lozells East) safe?

The area around B6 5EP records about 129 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B6 5EP?

The median sale price around B6 5EP in Lozells East is £175,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B6 5EP?

There are 20 schools close to B6 5EP, including Birmingham Independent College (Good), Prince Albert Junior and Infant School and Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B6 5EP?

The closest station to B6 5EP is Witton (West Midlands), about 1,472 m away.

How deprived is the area around B6 5EP?

B6 5EP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 877 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B6 5EP (Lozells East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B6 5EP 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).