Postcode B7 5BD 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 average crime levels, with around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below 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 Duddeston, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area.
Nechells has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 892 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Nechells has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 83.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B7 5BD.
Nechells near B7 5BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Duddeston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| 0.7 mi | Aston | N/A | Walking directions to Aston |
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 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B7 5BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 101, Rupert Street, Birmingham, B7 5DS | Other | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 24, Bloomsbury Street, Birmingham, B7 5BS | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 46, Bloomsbury Street, Birmingham, B7 5BS | Terraced | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 32, Lingard Close, Birmingham, B7 5DJ | Terraced | Freehold | £198,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 38, Lingard Close, Birmingham, B7 5DJ | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 |
In the B7 5BD postcode area, located within Nechells, there are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B7 5BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Village Supermarket | Oliver Street, Birmingham, B7 4NX | Walking directions to The Village Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 64 Rupert Street, Birmingham, B7 5DT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B7 5EW | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Mill Store News | Duddeston Mill Road, Birmingham, B7 4SU | Walking directions to Mill Store 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 5BD, 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 5BD records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 5BD in Nechells is £231,563 (about £474 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B7 5BD, including Cromwell Junior and Infant School, Bloomsbury Nursery School (Outstanding) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B7 5BD is Duddeston, about 703 m away.
B7 5BD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 892 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 5BD is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).