Postcode B7 5RL 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 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Nechells has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.5% 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.
The average income per household in Nechells is £37,639 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from B7 5RL.
Nechells near B7 5RL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Aston | N/A | Walking directions to Aston |
| 0.7 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 26 | £254,500 | £499 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £220,000 | £255 |
| Terraced | 9 | £198,000 | £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 | £254,500 | £198,000 |
| 2026 | £103,500 | £195,000 |
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 | £499 | £204 |
| 2026 | £185 | £221 |
There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B7 5RL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sept 2025 | 12, Johnson Street, Birmingham, B7 5PX | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 4, Trevor Street West, Birmingham, B7 5RR | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 5, Cheatham Street, Birmingham, B7 5PS | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 23, Showells Gardens, Birmingham, B7 5NJ | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2025 | 7, Cattells Grove, Birmingham, B7 5RA | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 |
In the B7 5RL postcode area, located within Nechells, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B7 5RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Grosvenor Road, Birmingham, B6 7QP | 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 5RL, 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 5RL 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.
The median sale price around B7 5RL in Nechells is £231,563 (about £474 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B7 5RL, including St Clement's Church of England Academy (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and E-ACT Nechells Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B7 5RL is Aston, about 732 m away.
B7 5RL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B7 5RL is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mansuur Ahmed (Independent).