Postcode B7 5JD is located in a major urban area, within the Nechells area 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 106.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nechells is £37,639 per year. The median sale price in Nechells is £256,500 (around £509 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £336,000. The nearest station is Aston, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area.
Nechells has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,298 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Nechells has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 16 ft away from B7 5JD.
Nechells near B7 5JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Aston located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aston | N/A | Walking directions to Aston |
| 0.8 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area | Medium | Walking directions to Sycamore Road Multi-use Games Area |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £256,500 (about £509 per square foot) in Nechells area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £500,400.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £267,500 | £262 |
| Flats | 55 | £266,750 | £527 |
| Terraced | 12 | £196,500 | £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 | £266,750 | £199,000 |
| 2026 | £103,500 | £180,000 |
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 | £524 | £215 |
| 2026 | £185 | £214 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B7 5JD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2026 | 26, Stuart Street, Birmingham, B7 5NN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2026 | 12, Malvern Hill Road, Birmingham, B7 5NX | Terraced | Freehold | £72,500 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 5, Cheatham Street, Birmingham, B7 5PS | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | 76, Church Road, Birmingham, B6 5TY | Other | Freehold | £445,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 74, Church Road, Birmingham, B6 5TY | Other | Freehold | £295,000 |
In the B7 5JD postcode area, located within Nechells, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Clement's Church of England Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2014. | |
St Clement's Church of England Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 May 2014
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2012. | |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jul 2012
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | E-ACT Nechells Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Dec 2025. | |
E-ACT Nechells Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 2 Dec 2025
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B7 5JD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Grosvenor Road, Birmingham, B6 7QP | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Core | 101 Aston Hall Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 7LP | Walking directions to Core |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | Rocky Lane, Birmingham, B7 5EW | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
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 5JD, 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 5JD records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B7 5JD in Nechells is £256,500 (about £509 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B7 5JD, including St Clement's Church of England Academy (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and E-ACT Nechells Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B7 5JD is Aston, about 423 m away.
B7 5JD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,298 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 5JD is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).