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B6 7ED

Electric Avenue

Aston

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Overview

Postcode B6 7ED 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Witton Lane Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
192
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
42%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
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

42%

Approximately 42.0% 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 road, approximately 146 ft away from B6 7ED.

Flood risk

High

Aston Park near B6 7ED has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B6 7ED
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Witton (West Midlands)

N/A

Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands)
0.5 mi

Aston

N/A

Walking directions to Aston
1 mi

Gravelly Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Gravelly Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B6 7ED
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWitton Lane GardensMediumWalking directions to Witton Lane Gardens
0.3 miYew Tree Community SchoolSmallWalking directions to Yew Tree Community School

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
905 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
82
25.08%
British
74
22.63%
Other
35
10.7%
Bangladeshi
32
9.79%
African
25
7.65%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
38.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
18.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
28
12.12%
Level 3 (A level)
23
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
42
32.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
30.53%
Owns with a mortgage
21
16.03%
Other social rented
13
9.92%
Owns outright
12
9.16%
Total households: 131

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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 7ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 7ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Oct 202557, Electric Avenue, Birmingham, B6 7DYTerracedFreehold£115,000
05 Dec 2025103B, Brantley Road, Birmingham, B6 7DNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£52,000
05 Jun 2026148, Brantley Road, Birmingham, B6 7DPTerracedFreehold£138,000
19 Jun 2026107, Deykin Avenue, Birmingham, B6 7BGSemi-DetachedFreehold£173,000
07 Jul 2025110, Tame Road, Birmingham, B6 7EZOtherFreehold£100,000

Schools

In the B6 7ED postcode area, located within Aston Park, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

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

Good

0.5 miNot applicableNewbury Independent SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B6 7ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSarj's NewsBrantley Road, Birmingham, B6 7EAWalking directions to Sarj's News
0.2 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
0.4 miRaza & SonsSerpentine Road, Birmingham, B6 6SEWalking directions to Raza & Sons

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 7ED, 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 7ED

Is B6 7ED (Aston Park) safe?

The area around B6 7ED 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 7ED?

The median sale price around B6 7ED 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 7ED?

There are 20 schools close to B6 7ED, including Deykin Avenue Junior and Infant School, Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) (Good) and Newbury Independent School (Inadequate). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B6 7ED?

The closest station to B6 7ED is Witton (West Midlands), about 648 m away.

How deprived is the area around B6 7ED?

B6 7ED 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 7ED (Aston Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

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