Postcode B6 7DB is located in a major urban area, within the Aston ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Brookvale area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.5 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 Brookvale is £44,950 per year. The nearest station is Witton (West Midlands), about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brookvale Park.
Brookvale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,197 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Brookvale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brookvale is £44,950 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from B6 7DB.
Brookvale near B6 7DB 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) |
| 0.8 mi | Aston | N/A | Walking directions to Aston |
| 0.9 mi | Gravelly Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Gravelly Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brookvale Park | Large | Walking directions to Brookvale Park |
| 0.5 mi | Yew Tree Community School | Small | Walking directions to Yew Tree Community School |
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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 7DB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2025 | Unit 64, Birch Road East Industrial Estate, Birmingham, B6 7DB | Other | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 133, Wyrley Road, Birmingham, B6 7BT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 147, Wyrley Road, Birmingham, B6 7BT | Terraced | Freehold | £175,500 | |
| 07 Jul 2025 | 67, Wyrley Road, Birmingham, B6 7BT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2025 | Canal Cottage, Deykin Avenue, Birmingham, B6 7BL | Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the B6 7DB postcode area, located within Brookvale, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B6 7DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sarj's News | Brantley Road, Birmingham, B6 7EA | Walking directions to Sarj's News |
| 0.3 mi | Newsagents | Brookvale Road, Birmingham, B6 7DS | Walking directions to Newsagents |
| 0.3 mi | Tame Road Stores | Brookvale Road, Birmingham, B6 7DS | Walking directions to Tame Road Stores |
| 0.3 mi | AJ Food Store | 34 Tame Road, Birmingham, B6 7DJ | Walking directions to AJ Food Store |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | 284-286 Brookvale Road, Birmingham, B23 7RT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 7DB, 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 7DB records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B6 7DB in Brookvale is £175,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to B6 7DB, including Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School, Brookvale Primary School (Good) and Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B6 7DB is Witton (West Midlands), about 764 m away.
B6 7DB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,197 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 7DB 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).