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B6 6RE

Village Road

Aston

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Overview

Postcode B6 6RE is located in a major urban area, within the Aston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Aston Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 191.5 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 Aston Park is £35,454 per year. The nearest station is Witton (West Midlands), about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Aston Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
192
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
26%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Aston Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 591 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Aston Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 191.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26%

Approximately 26.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Aston Park is £35,454 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 88 ft away from B6 6RE.

Flood risk

No risk

Aston Park near B6 6RE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B6 6RE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Witton (West Midlands)

N/A

Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands)
0.5 mi

Aston

N/A

Walking directions to Aston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B6 6RE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAston ParkLargeWalking directions to Aston Park
0.1 miWitton Lane GardensMediumWalking directions to Witton Lane Gardens
0.3 miSycamore Road Multi-use Games AreaMediumWalking directions to Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
3,605.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
92.66(+139%)
Vehicle crime
26.25(+303%)
Other theft
13.9(+144%)
Robbery
10.81(+607%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.81(+48%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
148
43.15%
Bangladeshi
66
19.24%
Other Asian
47
13.7%
British
28
8.16%
Caribbean
12
3.5%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
98
38.74%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
17.79%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
24
24%
Owns outright
23
23%
Owns with a mortgage
21
21%
Other social rented
21
21%
Other forms of private rent
6
6%
Total households: 100

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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 6RE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 6RE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jun 2025136, Village Road, Birmingham, B6 6RDTerracedFreehold£140,000
13 Nov 202522, Charles Road, Birmingham, B6 6RYTerracedFreehold£150,000
30 Apr 202699, Yew Tree Road, Birmingham, B6 6RXTerracedFreehold£165,000
27 Aug 2025106, Yew Tree Road, Birmingham, B6 6RTTerracedFreehold£160,000
13 Mar 20264, Serpentine Road, Birmingham, B6 6SESemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000

Schools

In the B6 6RE postcode area, located within Aston Park, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B6 6RE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryYew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC)Academy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryManor Park Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryDeykin Avenue Junior and Infant SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B6 6RE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miRaza & SonsSerpentine Road, Birmingham, B6 6SEWalking directions to Raza & Sons
0.3 miAJ Food Store34 Tame Road, Birmingham, B6 7DJWalking directions to AJ Food Store
0.3 miTame Road StoresBrookvale Road, Birmingham, B6 7DSWalking directions to Tame Road Stores
0.3 miNewsagentsBrookvale Road, Birmingham, B6 7DSWalking directions to Newsagents
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressWitton Road, Birmingham, B6 6SNWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

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 6RE, 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)Aston ParkE02001863
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 037AE01008899
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B6 6RE

Is B6 6RE (Aston Park) safe?

The area around B6 6RE records about 192 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, public order and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B6 6RE?

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

What schools are near B6 6RE?

There are 20 schools close to B6 6RE, including Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) (Good), Manor Park Primary Academy (Good) and Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B6 6RE?

The closest station to B6 6RE is Witton (West Midlands), about 455 m away.

How deprived is the area around B6 6RE?

B6 6RE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 591 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B6 6RE (Aston Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

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