Postcode B6 6AL is located in a major urban area, within the Aston area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Birchfield West area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birchfield West is £38,943 per year. The median sale price in Aston is £173,500 (around £196 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £220,000. The nearest station is Perry Barr, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mansfield Green.
Birchfield West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,752 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Birchfield West has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birchfield West is £38,943 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from B6 6AL.
Birchfield West near B6 6AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Perry Barr located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| 0.7 mi | Witton (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mansfield Green | Medium | Walking directions to Mansfield Green |
| 0.2 mi | Arden Green | Small | Walking directions to Arden Green |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 (about £196 per square foot) in Aston area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,750 up to £395,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £211,500 | £213 |
| Terraced | 48 | £170,000 | £194 |
| Flats | 1 | £102,000 | £121 |
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 | £196 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 6AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2025 | 5, Hampton Road, Birmingham, B6 6AN | Detached | Freehold | £800,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 70, Bayswater Road, Birmingham, B20 3AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 71, Trinity Road, Birmingham, B6 6LW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £223,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 31, Arden Road, Birmingham, B6 6AP | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 123, Arden Road, Birmingham, B6 6AP | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 |
In the B6 6AL postcode area, located within Birchfield West, there are 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Birchfield Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2022. | |
Birchfield Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Sept 2022
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 16 Jun 2026. | |
Sacred Heart Catholic School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 16 Jun 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Canterbury Cross Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Feb 2014. | |
Canterbury Cross Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Feb 2014
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11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B6 6AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Fentham Store | Arden Road, Birmingham, B6 6LZ | Walking directions to Fentham Store |
| 0.3 mi | Witton Express | 65;67 Witton Road, Birmingham, B6 6JN | Walking directions to Witton Express |
| 0.3 mi | Bismillah Supermarket | 273 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3DD | Walking directions to Bismillah Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Sylhet Bazaar | Beacon Hill, Birmingham, B6 6JU | Walking directions to Sylhet Bazaar |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 23-25 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B19 1SU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 6AL, 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 6AL records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.
The median sale price around B6 6AL in Aston is £173,500 (about £196 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B6 6AL, including Birchfield Primary School (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic School (Good) and Canterbury Cross Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B6 6AL is Perry Barr, about 917 m away.
B6 6AL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,752 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 6AL 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).