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B6 7DD

Birch Road

Aston

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Overview

Postcode B6 7DD 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Yew Tree Community School.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Brookvale has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Brookvale is £44,950 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B6 7DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Brookvale near B6 7DD 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B6 7DD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Witton (West Midlands)

N/A

Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands)
0.9 mi

Aston

N/A

Walking directions to Aston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B6 7DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miYew Tree Community SchoolSmallWalking directions to Yew Tree Community School

Area Profile

Population
487
Population density
1,413.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.6(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.6(+100%)
Vehicle crime
12.91(+98%)
Other theft
7.86(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.49(-58%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
143
29.36%
Bangladeshi
80
16.43%
British
69
14.17%
African
54
11.09%
Other White
42
8.62%
Total population: 487

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
84
26.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
21.14%
Level 3 (A level)
54
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
13.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
11.99%
Total 16+ residents: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
44.3%
Owns with a mortgage
43
28.86%
Owns outright
25
16.78%
Other social rented
9
6.04%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.36%
Total households: 149

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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 7DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 7DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 2025125, Brookvale Road, Birmingham, B6 7ARFlatsLeasehold£70,000
28 Nov 2025133, Wyrley Road, Birmingham, B6 7BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£380,000
21 Nov 2025147, Wyrley Road, Birmingham, B6 7BTTerracedFreehold£175,500
07 Jul 202567, Wyrley Road, Birmingham, B6 7BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
07 Aug 202536, Amberley Grove, Birmingham, B6 7ANSemi-DetachedLeasehold£250,000

Schools

In the B6 7DD postcode area, located within Brookvale, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B6 7DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDeykin Avenue Junior and Infant SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryBrookvale Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryYew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC)Academy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B6 7DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B6 7DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNewsagentsBrookvale Road, Birmingham, B6 7DSWalking directions to Newsagents
0.2 miTame Road StoresBrookvale Road, Birmingham, B6 7DSWalking directions to Tame Road Stores
0.2 miAJ Food Store34 Tame Road, Birmingham, B6 7DJWalking directions to AJ Food Store
0.2 miSarj's NewsBrantley Road, Birmingham, B6 7EAWalking directions to Sarj's News
0.4 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 7DD, 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)BrookvaleE02001856
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 030AE01008915
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1983-03-01

Frequently asked questions about B6 7DD

Is B6 7DD (Brookvale) safe?

The area around B6 7DD 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.

What is the average house price near B6 7DD?

The median sale price around B6 7DD in Brookvale is £175,500 (about £197 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B6 7DD?

There are 20 schools close to B6 7DD, 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.

What is the nearest station to B6 7DD?

The closest station to B6 7DD is Witton (West Midlands), about 609 m away.

How deprived is the area around B6 7DD?

B6 7DD 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).

Who represents B6 7DD (Brookvale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Perry Barr covering B6 7DD 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).

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