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B7 5JY

Long Acre

Nechells

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Overview

Postcode B7 5JY 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 190.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
190
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
67.6%
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 985 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Nechells has a very high crime rate, with approximately 190.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.6%

Approximately 67.6% 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 road, approximately 129 ft away from B7 5JY.

Flood risk

No risk

Nechells near B7 5JY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B7 5JY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Aston

N/A

Walking directions to Aston
0.9 mi

Gravelly Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Gravelly Hill
1 mi

Witton (West Midlands)

N/A

Walking directions to Witton (West Midlands)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
530
Population density
670.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
83.01(+114%)
Vehicle crime
24.68(+279%)
Shoplifting
24.68(+184%)
Other theft
20.19(+255%)
Public order
14.58(+141%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
138
26.09%
Pakistani
121
22.87%
British
76
14.37%
Caribbean
52
9.83%
Bangladeshi
35
6.62%
Total population: 529

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
112
31.82%
Level 4+ (Degree)
78
22.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
14.49%
Level 3 (A level)
51
14.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
11.08%
Total 16+ residents: 352

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
88
49.16%
Social rents from council
33
18.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
14.53%
Owns outright
21
11.73%
Owns with a mortgage
9
5.03%
Total households: 179

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 5JY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B7 5JY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 May 2026356, Long Acre, Birmingham, B7 5LRTerracedFreehold£170,000
01 Oct 2025354, Long Acre, Birmingham, B7 5LRTerracedFreehold£170,000
17 Apr 202529, Crompton Road, Birmingham, B7 5SHTerracedFreehold£165,000
17 Oct 202521, Addison Road, Birmingham, B7 5LHTerracedFreehold£200,000
20 Aug 20258, Addison Road, Birmingham, B7 5LHFlatsLeasehold£88,000

Schools

In the B7 5JY postcode area, located within Nechells, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B7 5JY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryE-ACT Nechells AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miNot applicableNewbury Independent SchoolOther independent school

Inadequate

0.3 miPrimarySt Clement's Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B7 5JY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B7 5JY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCore101 Aston Hall Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 7LPWalking directions to Core
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressGrosvenor Road, Birmingham, B6 7QPWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.5 miSparCopeley Hill, Birmingham, B23 7PGWalking directions to Spar

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 5JY, 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 043BE01009202
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B7 5JY

Is B7 5JY (Nechells) safe?

The area around B7 5JY records about 190 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 5JY?

The median sale price around B7 5JY 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 5JY?

There are 18 schools close to B7 5JY, including E-ACT Nechells Academy (Good), Newbury Independent School (Inadequate) and St Clement's Church of England Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B7 5JY?

The closest station to B7 5JY is Aston, about 504 m away.

How deprived is the area around B7 5JY?

B7 5JY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 985 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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