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B7 5BW

Bloomsbury Street

Nechells

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Overview

Postcode B7 5BW 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 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
92.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Nechells has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

92.5%

Approximately 92.5% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Nechells is £37,639 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B7 5BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Nechells near B7 5BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Duddeston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B7 5BW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Duddeston

N/A

Walking directions to Duddeston
0.7 mi

Aston

N/A

Walking directions to Aston

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
18,700.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.9(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.96(+11%)
Vehicle crime
7.97(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.64(-9%)
Other theft
1.99(-65%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
187
56.84%
British
40
12.16%
Caribbean
22
6.69%
Arab
19
5.78%
Other White
14
4.26%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
104
42.28%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
19.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.57%
Level 3 (A level)
22
8.94%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
142
88.2%
Other social rented
7
4.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.11%
Owns outright
4
2.48%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.24%
Total households: 161

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 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B7 5BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B7 5BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 202511, Fowler Street, Birmingham, B7 5DATerracedFreehold£187,000
16 Apr 202624, Bloomsbury Street, Birmingham, B7 5BSTerracedFreehold£250,000
04 Mar 202646, Bloomsbury Street, Birmingham, B7 5BSTerracedFreehold£195,000
18 Nov 202532, Lingard Close, Birmingham, B7 5DJTerracedFreehold£198,000
10 Oct 202538, Lingard Close, Birmingham, B7 5DJTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the B7 5BW postcode area, located within Nechells, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B7 5BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNurseryBloomsbury Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryCromwell Junior and Infant SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B7 5BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B7 5BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Village SupermarketOliver Street, Birmingham, B7 4NXWalking directions to The Village Supermarket
0.3 miNisa Local64 Rupert Street, Birmingham, B7 5DTWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressRocky Lane, Birmingham, B7 5EWWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miMill Store NewsDuddeston Mill Road, Birmingham, B7 4SUWalking directions to Mill Store 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 B7 5BW, 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)NechellsE02001869
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 043EE01034928
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B7 5BW

Is B7 5BW (Nechells) safe?

The area around B7 5BW 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.

What is the average house price near B7 5BW?

The median sale price around B7 5BW in Nechells is £231,563 (about £474 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B7 5BW?

There are 20 schools close to B7 5BW, including Bloomsbury Nursery School (Outstanding), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Cromwell Junior and Infant School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B7 5BW?

The closest station to B7 5BW is Duddeston, about 717 m away.

How deprived is the area around B7 5BW?

B7 5BW 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).

Who represents B7 5BW (Nechells) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B7 5BW is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).