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B6 7LA

Aston Hall Road

Nechells

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Overview

Postcode B6 7LA is located in a major urban area, within the Nechells 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 Aston, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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
42%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from B6 7LA.

Flood risk

No risk

Aston Park near B6 7LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Aston located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B6 7LA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Aston

N/A

Walking directions to Aston
0.6 mi

Witton (West Midlands)

N/A

Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B6 7LA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAston ParkLargeWalking directions to Aston Park
0.4 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
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 Nechells

Median price£231,563
Price per sq ft£474
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£191K – £265K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £231,563 (about £474 per square foot) in Nechells area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,500 up to £500,400.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nechells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats26£254,500£499
Semi-Detached1£220,000£255
Terraced9£198,000£219

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nechells

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nechells.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£150,000£115,000
2017£148,000£110,000
2018£130,000£123,500
2019£97,250£142,000
2020£81,000£141,000
2021£76,500£160,000
2022£100,000£182,500
2023£85,500£180,000
2024£82,000£200,000
2025£254,500£198,000
2026£103,500£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nechells.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nechells.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£293£115
2017£302£129
2018£227£134
2019£142£151
2020£140£154
2021£131£167
2022£157£202
2023£159£201
2024£236£205
2025£499£204
2026£185£221
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nechells.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 7LA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B6 7LA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Oct 202539, Church Road, Birmingham, B6 5UPFlatsLeasehold£83,500
07 Jul 2025110, Tame Road, Birmingham, B6 7EZOtherFreehold£100,000

Schools

In the B6 7LA postcode area, located within Aston Park, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B6 7LA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryManor Park Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableNewbury Independent SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

0.3 miNot applicableThe Wisdom AcademyOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B6 7LA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B6 7LA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCore101 Aston Hall Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 7LPWalking directions to Core
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressGrosvenor Road, Birmingham, B6 7QPWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miRaza & SonsSerpentine Road, Birmingham, B6 6SEWalking directions to Raza & Sons
0.5 miSarj's NewsBrantley Road, Birmingham, B6 7EAWalking directions to Sarj's News

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 7LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mansuur Ahmed

Nechells - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
WardNechellsE05011155
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 7LA

Is B6 7LA (Aston Park) safe?

The area around B6 7LA 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 7LA?

The median sale price around B6 7LA in Aston Park is £231,563 (about £474 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B6 7LA?

There are 20 schools close to B6 7LA, including Manor Park Primary Academy (Good), Newbury Independent School (Inadequate) and The Wisdom Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B6 7LA?

The closest station to B6 7LA is Aston, about 294 m away.

How deprived is the area around B6 7LA?

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

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B6 7LA is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).