Postcode B7 5AU is located in a major urban area, within the Nechells ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Nechells area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 190.1 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 Nechells is £37,639 per year. The nearest station is Gravelly Hill, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Nechells has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 985 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Nechells has a very high crime rate, with approximately 190.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 69.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Nechells is £37,639 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 107 ft away from B7 5AU.
Nechells near B7 5AU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gravelly Hill located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Gravelly Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Gravelly Hill |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 26 | £254,500 | £499 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £220,000 | £255 |
| Terraced | 9 | £198,000 | £219 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the B7 5AU postcode area, located within Nechells, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B7 5AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bromford Convenience Store | Wheelwright Road, Birmingham, B24 8EH | Walking directions to Bromford Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Sidhu News | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 2UX | Walking directions to Sidhu News |
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 B7 5AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mansuur Ahmed
Nechells - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B7 5AU records about 190 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B7 5AU in Nechells is £231,563 (about £474 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to B7 5AU, including Leigh Primary School (Good), Heart of Birmingham Vocational College (Good) and Ward End Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B7 5AU is Gravelly Hill, about 1,469 m away.
B7 5AU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 985 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B7 5AU is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).