Postcode B6 5TW 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from B6 5TW.
Aston Park near B6 5TW 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 | Witton (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands) |
| 1 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| 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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 5TW.
| 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 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 360, Victoria Road, Birmingham, B6 5JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £77,500 |
In the B6 5TW 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 | Not applicable | The Pioneers Academy | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
The Pioneers Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Feb 2025
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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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| 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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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B6 5TW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 | Lifestyle Express | Grosvenor Road, Birmingham, B6 7QP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Ismail Foods | Whitehead Road, Birmingham, B6 6EA | Walking directions to Ismail Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Raza & Sons | Serpentine Road, Birmingham, B6 6SE | Walking directions to Raza & Sons |
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 5TW, 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 5TW 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 5TW 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 5TW, including The Pioneers Academy (Good), The Wisdom Academy (Requires improvement) and King Edward VI Aston School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B6 5TW is Aston, about 766 m away.
B6 5TW 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 5TW is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).