Postcode B6 5LY 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 high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below 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 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.
Lozells East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,007 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Lozells East has a high crime rate, with approximately 77 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.2% 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.
The average income per household in Lozells East is £38,782 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 127 ft away from B6 5LY.
Lozells East near B6 5LY 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 |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area | Medium | Walking directions to Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area |
| 0.4 mi | Mansfield Green | Medium | Walking directions to Mansfield Green |
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 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 5LY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 12, Brooklyn Avenue, Birmingham, B6 5BB | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
In the B6 5LY postcode area, located within Lozells East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B6 5LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Zinda Bazar | Victoria Road, Birmingham, B6 5HF | Walking directions to Zinda Bazar |
| 0.3 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 5LY, 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 5LY records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around B6 5LY in Lozells East 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 5LY, including King Edward VI Aston School (Outstanding), Aston Tower Community Primary School (Good) and Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B6 5LY is Aston, about 1,094 m away.
B6 5LY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,007 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 5LY 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).