Postcode B7 5HB 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 166.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Nechells is £37,639 per year. The nearest station is Duddeston located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Nechells has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Nechells has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 241 ft away from B7 5HB.
Nechells near B7 5HB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| 0.6 mi | Aston | N/A | Walking directions to Aston |
Based on 12 recent sales, the median property price is £178,500 in Nechells area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £290,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 2 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £187,000 |
10 year median price trend in Nechells
In the B7 5HB postcode area, located within Nechells, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B7 5HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Village Supermarket | Oliver Street, Birmingham, B7 4NX | Walking directions to The Village Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 64 Rupert Street, Birmingham, B7 5DT | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B7 5EP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Mill Store News | Duddeston Mill Road, Birmingham, B7 4SU | Walking directions to Mill Store News |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.