Postcode B6 6LB is located in a major urban area, within the Aston area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Birchfield East area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birchfield East is £38,843 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 Witton (West Midlands), about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Aston Park.
Birchfield East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,531 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Birchfield East has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Birchfield East is £38,843 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B6 6LB.
Birchfield East near B6 6LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Witton (West Midlands) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Witton (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands) |
| 0.7 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| 0.9 mi | Aston | N/A | Walking directions to Aston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aston Park | Large | Walking directions to Aston Park |
| 0.4 mi | Witton Lane Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Witton Lane Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Mansfield Green | Medium | Walking directions to Mansfield 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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 6LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct 2025 | 16, Lodge Road, Birmingham, B6 6LU | Terraced | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 22, Lodge Road, Birmingham, B6 6LU | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 163, Witton Road, Birmingham, B6 6JR | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 48, Grange Road, Birmingham, B6 6LA | Terraced | Freehold | £237,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 6, Pakfield Walk, Birmingham, B6 6HB | Terraced | Freehold | £173,500 |
In the B6 6LB postcode area, located within Birchfield East, there are 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Birchfield Independent Girls' School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Birchfield Independent Girls' School ratingInspection information
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Titan St Georges Academy | Free schools alternative provision | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Jun 2024. | |
Titan St Georges Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Jun 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Jun 2018. | |
Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Jun 2018
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B6 6LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sylhet Bazaar | Beacon Hill, Birmingham, B6 6JU | Walking directions to Sylhet Bazaar |
| 0.1 mi | Fentham Store | Arden Road, Birmingham, B6 6LZ | Walking directions to Fentham Store |
| 0.1 mi | Bangla Bazar | Prestbury Road, Birmingham, B6 6EH | Walking directions to Bangla Bazar |
| 0.2 mi | Ismail Foods | Whitehead Road, Birmingham, B6 6EA | Walking directions to Ismail Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Witton Express | 65;67 Witton Road, Birmingham, B6 6JN | Walking directions to Witton 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 6LB, 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 6LB records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.
The median sale price around B6 6LB 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 6LB, including Birchfield Independent Girls' School, Titan St Georges Academy (Good) and Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B6 6LB is Witton (West Midlands), about 802 m away.
B6 6LB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,531 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 6LB 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).