Postcode B6 5PL is located in a major urban area, within the Nechells area 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 median sale price in Nechells is £256,500 (around £509 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £336,000. The nearest station is Aston, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 England, 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from B6 5PL.
Aston Park near B6 5PL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Aston | N/A | Walking directions to Aston |
| 0.8 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area | Medium | Walking directions to Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £256,500 (about £509 per square foot) in Nechells area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £500,400.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £267,500 | £262 |
| Flats | 55 | £266,750 | £527 |
| Terraced | 12 | £196,500 | £219 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150,000 | £115,000 |
| 2017 | £148,000 | £110,000 |
| 2018 | £130,000 | £123,500 |
| 2019 | £97,250 | £142,000 |
| 2020 | £81,000 | £141,000 |
| 2021 | £76,500 | £160,000 |
| 2022 | £100,000 | £182,500 |
| 2023 | £85,500 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £82,000 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £266,750 | £199,000 |
| 2026 | £103,500 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £293 | £115 |
| 2017 | £302 | £129 |
| 2018 | £227 | £134 |
| 2019 | £142 | £151 |
| 2020 | £140 | £154 |
| 2021 | £131 | £167 |
| 2022 | £157 | £202 |
| 2023 | £159 | £201 |
| 2024 | £236 | £205 |
| 2025 | £524 | £215 |
| 2026 | £185 | £214 |
There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 5PL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | 16, Park Road North, Birmingham, B6 5UJ | Flats | Leasehold | £97,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 20, Park Road North, Birmingham, B6 5UJ | Flats | Leasehold | £50,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | Unit 2, Portland Street, Birmingham, B6 5RX | Other | Freehold | £2,650,000 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | 26, Osbourne Close, Birmingham, B6 5UL | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 58, Upper Sutton Street, Birmingham, B6 5BW | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 |
In the B6 5PL postcode area, located within Aston Park, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Aston Tower Community Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Oct 2012. | |
Aston Tower Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Oct 2012
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | King Edward VI Aston School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 May 2022. | |
King Edward VI Aston School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 May 2022
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | The Wisdom Academy | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Sept 2025. | |
The Wisdom Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Sept 2025
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B6 5PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 16 Sutton Street, Birmingham, B6 4TB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B7 5EW | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Ismail Foods | Whitehead Road, Birmingham, B6 6EA | Walking directions to Ismail Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Bangla Bazar | Prestbury Road, Birmingham, B6 6EH | Walking directions to Bangla Bazar |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | Grosvenor Road, Birmingham, B6 7QP | Walking directions to Lifestyle 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 5PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mansuur Ahmed
Nechells - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B6 5PL 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 drugs.
The median sale price around B6 5PL in Nechells is £256,500 (about £509 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B6 5PL, including Aston Tower Community Primary School (Good), King Edward VI Aston School (Outstanding) and The Wisdom Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B6 5PL is Aston, about 835 m away.
B6 5PL 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 Ladywood covering B6 5PL is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).