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B66 2NJ

Soho & Jewellery Quarter

Birmingham

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Overview

Postcode B66 2NJ is located in a major urban area, within the Soho & Jewellery Quarter ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Summerfield area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Summerfield is £34,740 per year. The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Black Patch Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
196
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
73.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Summerfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 202 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Summerfield has a very high crime rate, with approximately 196.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

73.8%

Approximately 73.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Summerfield is £34,740 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 166 ft away from B66 2NJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Summerfield near B66 2NJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B66 2NJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro)
0.6 mi

Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro)
0.7 mi

Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Handsworth Booth Street (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B66 2NJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBlack Patch ParkMediumWalking directions to Black Patch Park
0.4 miAll Saints ParkMediumWalking directions to All Saints Park
0.3 miMoillett Street Play AreaMediumWalking directions to Moillett Street Play Area

Area Profile

Population
804
Population density
2,973.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
99.57(+157%)
Other crime
36.68(+1672%)
Shoplifting
19.53(+124%)
Vehicle crime
10.96(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.48(+44%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
354
44.14%
Caribbean
114
14.21%
African
61
7.61%
Pakistani
54
6.73%
Other White
46
5.74%
Total population: 802

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
254
34.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
164
22.01%
Level 3 (A level)
106
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
83
11.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
61
8.19%
Total 16+ residents: 745

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
40
50%
Other social rented
19
23.75%
Owns with a mortgage
10
12.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
10%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.5%
Total households: 80

Property prices in Soho & Jewellery Quarter

Median price£178,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £225K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £178,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Soho & Jewellery Quarter area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£220,000£259
Flats97£178,000£279
Terraced43£175,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Soho & Jewellery Quarter

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,000£112,000£98,500
2017£195,000£120,000£100,000
2018£193,000£150,000£112,000
2019£198,000£136,000£120,000
2020£212,000£145,000£116,000
2021£212,000£115,000£135,750
2022£215,500£198,000£157,000
2023£220,000£165,000£167,500
2024£230,000£215,500£160,000
2025£211,750£220,000£170,000
2026£192,500£232,500£206,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260£149£119
2017£307£150£123
2018£306£176£129
2019£350£175£147
2020£315£143£144
2021£313£153£159
2022£337£219£178
2023£350£274£200
2024£345£200£188
2025£288£215£196
2026£283£275£201
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Soho & Jewellery Quarter.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Soho & Jewellery Quarter in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B66 2NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B66 2NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 202619, Eva Road, Birmingham, B18 4NHTerracedFreehold£122,500
25 Mar 202613, Eva Road, Birmingham, B18 4NHTerracedFreehold£115,320
12 Dec 202543, Eva Road, Birmingham, B18 4NHTerracedFreehold£140,000
04 Jun 202537, Eva Road, Birmingham, B18 4NHTerracedFreehold£70,000
21 Mar 202520, Perrott Street, Birmingham, B18 4NBTerracedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the B66 2NJ postcode area, located within Summerfield, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B66 2NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryOasis Academy FoundryAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryWindsor Olympus AcademyFree schools

N/A

0.3 miPrimarySummerfield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B66 2NJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B66 2NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miWinson Green ConvenienceWinson Green Road, Birmingham, B18 4AWWalking directions to Winson Green Convenience
0.4 miSedanaBirmingham, B16 0BWWalking directions to Sedana
0.4 miMagazin RomanescDudley Road, Birmingham, B18 4HJWalking directions to Magazin Romanesc

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B66 2NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shuranjeet Singh

Soho & Jewellery Quarter - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Su Brooks

Soho & Jewellery Quarter - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SummerfieldE02001879
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 053DE01009345
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B66 2NJ

Is B66 2NJ (Summerfield) safe?

The area around B66 2NJ records about 196 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B66 2NJ?

The median sale price around B66 2NJ in Summerfield is £178,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B66 2NJ?

There are 20 schools close to B66 2NJ, including Oasis Academy Foundry (Outstanding), Windsor Olympus Academy and Summerfield Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B66 2NJ?

The closest station to B66 2NJ is Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro), about 742 m away, serving the West Midlands Metro line.

How deprived is the area around B66 2NJ?

B66 2NJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 202 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B66 2NJ (Summerfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B66 2NJ is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Shuranjeet Singh (Labour Party) and Su Brooks (Labour Party).