Postcode B6 6LP is located in a major urban area, within the Aston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Birchfield East area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birchfield East is £38,843 per year. The nearest station is Witton (West Midlands), about 0.5 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 East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,674 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Birchfield East has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from B6 6LP.
Birchfield East near B6 6LP 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Witton (West Midlands) | N/A | Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands) |
| 0.6 mi | Perry Barr | N/A | Walking directions to Perry Barr |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mansfield Green | Medium | Walking directions to Mansfield Green |
| 0.3 mi | Arden Green | Small | Walking directions to Arden Green |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £175,500 (about £197 per square foot) in Aston area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £395,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £211,500 | £213 |
| Terraced | 43 | £170,000 | £190 |
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 | £200 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 6LP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | 28, Townley Gardens, Birmingham, B6 6LP | Terraced | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 35, Townley Gardens, Birmingham, B6 6LP | Terraced | Freehold | £104,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 27, Townley Gardens, Birmingham, B6 6LP | Terraced | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 68, Townley Gardens, Birmingham, B6 6LR | Flats | Leasehold | £68,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 71, Trinity Road, Birmingham, B6 6LW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £223,000 |
In the B6 6LP postcode area, located within Birchfield East, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B6 6LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Fentham Store | Arden Road, Birmingham, B6 6LZ | Walking directions to Fentham Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sylhet Bazaar | Beacon Hill, Birmingham, B6 6JU | Walking directions to Sylhet Bazaar |
| 0.3 mi | Witton Express | 65;67 Witton Road, Birmingham, B6 6JN | Walking directions to Witton Express |
| 0.3 mi | Bangla Bazar | Prestbury Road, Birmingham, B6 6EH | Walking directions to Bangla Bazar |
| 0.3 mi | Bismillah Supermarket | 273 Birchfield Road, Birmingham, B20 3DD | Walking directions to Bismillah Supermarket |
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 6LP, 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 6LP records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, drugs and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B6 6LP in Birchfield East is £175,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B6 6LP, including Birchfield Primary School (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic School (Requires improvement) and Canterbury Cross Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B6 6LP is Witton (West Midlands), about 861 m away.
B6 6LP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,674 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 6LP 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).