Postcode B6 5RS 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 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area.
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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 250 ft away from B6 5RS.
Aston Park near B6 5RS 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Aston | N/A | Walking directions to Aston |
| 0.8 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| 0.9 mi | Witton (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area | Medium | Walking directions to Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £231,563 (about £474 per square foot) in Nechells area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,500 up to £500,400.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 26 | £254,500 | £499 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £220,000 | £255 |
| Terraced | 9 | £198,000 | £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 | £254,500 | £198,000 |
| 2026 | £103,500 | £195,000 |
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 | £499 | £204 |
| 2026 | £185 | £221 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 5RS.
In the B6 5RS postcode area, located within Aston Park, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B6 5RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lifestyle Express | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B7 5EW | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 16 Sutton Street, Birmingham, B6 4TB | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | The Village Supermarket | Oliver Street, Birmingham, B7 4NX | Walking directions to The Village Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 64 Rupert Street, Birmingham, B7 5DT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 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 5RS, 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 5RS 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 5RS in Aston Park is £231,563 (about £474 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B6 5RS, including Titan Aston Academy (Requires improvement), Aston Tower Community Primary School (Good) and The Pioneers Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B6 5RS is Aston, about 857 m away.
B6 5RS 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 5RS is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).