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B6 6NB

Freer Road

Aston

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Overview

Postcode B6 6NB 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 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 nearest station is Witton (West Midlands), about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Mansfield Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Birchfield East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,531 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Birchfield East has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.3%

Approximately 9.3% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Birchfield East is £38,843 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from B6 6NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Birchfield East near B6 6NB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Witton (West Midlands) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B6 6NB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Witton (West Midlands)

N/A

Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands)
0.7 mi

Perry Barr

N/A

Walking directions to Perry Barr

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B6 6NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMansfield GreenMediumWalking directions to Mansfield Green
0.1 miArden GreenSmallWalking directions to Arden Green

Area Profile

Population
412
Population density
17,531.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.19(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.42(-12%)
Public order
5.35(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.82(-55%)
Burglary
4.82(+19%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
187
45.17%
Indian
83
20.05%
Bangladeshi
67
16.18%
African
19
4.59%
Chinese
10
2.42%
Total population: 414

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
101
34.71%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
22.68%
Level 3 (A level)
47
16.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
38.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
27.84%
Owns with a mortgage
22
22.68%
Other social rented
7
7.22%
Social rents from council
2
2.06%
Total households: 97

Property prices in Aston

Median price£175,500
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £222K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£211,500£213
Terraced43£170,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aston.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aston.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 6NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 6NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Aug 202531, Arden Road, Birmingham, B6 6APTerracedFreehold£250,000
01 Aug 2025123, Arden Road, Birmingham, B6 6APTerracedFreehold£195,000
30 Jun 202511, Ashbourne Grove, Birmingham, B6 6AYTerracedFreehold£162,000
24 Oct 202571, Trinity Road, Birmingham, B6 6LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£223,000
09 Oct 202516, Lodge Road, Birmingham, B6 6LUTerracedLeasehold£95,000

Schools

In the B6 6NB postcode area, located within Birchfield East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B6 6NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBirchfield Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNot applicableTitan St Georges AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.2 miNot applicableBirchfield Independent Girls' SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B6 6NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B6 6NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFentham StoreArden Road, Birmingham, B6 6LZWalking directions to Fentham Store
0.2 miWitton Express65;67 Witton Road, Birmingham, B6 6JNWalking directions to Witton Express
0.2 miSylhet BazaarBeacon Hill, Birmingham, B6 6JUWalking directions to Sylhet Bazaar
0.3 miIsmail FoodsWhitehead Road, Birmingham, B6 6EAWalking directions to Ismail Foods
0.3 miBangla BazarPrestbury Road, Birmingham, B6 6EHWalking directions to Bangla Bazar

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 B6 6NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abdul Choudhury Shumon

Aston - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Mumtaz Hussain

Aston - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Ayoub Khan

Birmingham Perry Barr - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Independent

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Perry BarrE14001098
WardAstonE05011121
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Birchfield EastE02001859
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 033EE01009061
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B6 6NB

Is B6 6NB (Birchfield East) safe?

The area around B6 6NB 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, drugs and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B6 6NB?

The median sale price around B6 6NB in Birchfield East is £175,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B6 6NB?

There are 20 schools close to B6 6NB, including Birchfield Primary School (Good), Titan St Georges Academy (Good) and Birchfield Independent Girls' School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B6 6NB?

The closest station to B6 6NB is Witton (West Midlands), about 1,003 m away.

How deprived is the area around B6 6NB?

B6 6NB 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).

Who represents B6 6NB (Birchfield East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B6 6NB 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).