Postcode B6 5HN is located in a major urban area, within the Aston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Aston Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aston Park is £35,454 per year. The nearest station is Aston, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Aston Park.
Aston Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 851 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Aston Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Aston Park is £35,454 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 216 ft away from B6 5HN.
Aston Park near B6 5HN 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Aston | N/A | Walking directions to Aston |
| 0.7 mi | Witton (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aston Park | Large | Walking directions to Aston Park |
| 0.5 mi | Witton Lane Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Witton Lane Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area | Medium | Walking directions to Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £211,500 | £213 |
| Terraced | 43 | £170,000 | £190 |
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 | £200 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 5HN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 12, Brooklyn Avenue, Birmingham, B6 5BB | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 238, Frederick Road, Birmingham, B6 6DG | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | 210, Frederick Road, Birmingham, B6 6DG | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 141, Victoria Road, Birmingham, B6 5ET | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 155, Victoria Road, Birmingham, B6 5ET | Detached | Freehold | £310,000 |
In the B6 5HN postcode area, located within Aston Park, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B6 5HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ismail Foods | Whitehead Road, Birmingham, B6 6EA | Walking directions to Ismail Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Bangla Bazar | Prestbury Road, Birmingham, B6 6EH | Walking directions to Bangla Bazar |
| 0.3 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 | Witton Express | 65;67 Witton Road, Birmingham, B6 6JN | Walking directions to Witton Express |
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 5HN, 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 5HN records about 166 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, public order and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B6 5HN in Aston Park is £175,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B6 5HN, including King Edward VI Aston School (Outstanding), Aston Tower Community Primary School (Good) and The Wisdom Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B6 5HN is Aston, about 1,013 m away.
B6 5HN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 851 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 5HN 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).