Postcode B6 5JL is located in a major urban area, within the Nechells 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 184.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Aston Park is £28,600 per year. The nearest station is Aston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Aston Park.
Aston Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 827 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 184.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Aston Park is £28,600 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from B6 5JL.
Aston Park near B6 5JL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area | Medium | Walking directions to Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area |
Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 in Nechells area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £290,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Nechells
In the B6 5JL postcode area, located within Aston Park, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B6 5JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Grosvenor Road, Birmingham, B6 7QP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B7 5EP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Raza & Sons | Serpentine Road, Birmingham, B6 6SE | Walking directions to Raza & Sons |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 16 Sutton Street, Birmingham, B6 4TB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Core | 101 Aston Hall Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 7LP | Walking directions to Core |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.