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B7 5HD

Thimble Mill Lane

Nechells

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Overview

Postcode B7 5HD 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 169.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 Aston, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
170
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
46.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Nechells has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,311 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Nechells has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.2%

Approximately 46.2% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 321 ft away from B7 5HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Nechells near B7 5HD 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B7 5HD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Aston

N/A

Walking directions to Aston
0.6 mi

Duddeston

N/A

Walking directions to Duddeston

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
491
Population density
2,134.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.5(+111%)
Vehicle crime
29.22(+349%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.4(+125%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.79(+9%)
Other theft
8.2(+44%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
163
33.27%
British
104
21.22%
Bangladeshi
60
12.24%
Pakistani
43
8.78%
Caribbean
21
4.29%
Total population: 490

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
129
36.96%
Level 3 (A level)
64
18.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
16.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
10.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
10.6%
Total 16+ residents: 349

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
66
41.77%
Owns with a mortgage
31
19.62%
Owns outright
29
18.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
13.92%
Other social rented
7
4.43%
Total households: 158

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 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B7 5HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B7 5HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jun 202632, Marton Close, Birmingham, B7 5HUTerracedFreehold£180,000
14 Mar 202523, Showells Gardens, Birmingham, B7 5NJTerracedFreehold£290,000
23 Jan 20265, Cheatham Street, Birmingham, B7 5PSTerracedFreehold£210,000
17 Sept 202512, Johnson Street, Birmingham, B7 5PXTerracedFreehold£175,000
04 Jun 20254, Trevor Street West, Birmingham, B7 5RRTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the B7 5HD postcode area, located within Nechells, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B7 5HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Clement's Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miNurseryBloomsbury Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B7 5HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressRocky Lane, Birmingham, B7 5EWWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miThe Village SupermarketOliver Street, Birmingham, B7 4NXWalking directions to The Village Supermarket
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressGrosvenor Road, Birmingham, B6 7QPWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miNisa Local64 Rupert Street, Birmingham, B7 5DTWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 5HD, 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 043AE01009201
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about B7 5HD

Is B7 5HD (Nechells) safe?

The area around B7 5HD records about 170 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.

What is the average house price near B7 5HD?

The median sale price around B7 5HD 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 5HD?

There are 20 schools close to B7 5HD, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, St Clement's Church of England Academy (Good) and Bloomsbury Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B7 5HD?

The closest station to B7 5HD is Aston, about 746 m away.

How deprived is the area around B7 5HD?

B7 5HD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,311 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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