Postcode B7 5SB 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 179.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Nechells is £30,100 per year. The nearest station is Aston located about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 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 179.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.5% 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 of residents in Nechells is £30,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from B7 5SB.
Nechells near B7 5SB has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Aston located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Aston | N/A | Walking directions to Aston |
| 0.9 mi | Gravelly Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Gravelly Hill |
Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 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 | 3 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Nechells
In the B7 5SB postcode area, located within Nechells, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B7 5SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Taz's Convenience Store | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 1RH | Walking directions to Taz's Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Waheed Grocers | Aston Church Road, Birmingham, B8 1RJ | Walking directions to Waheed Grocers |
| 0.5 mi | Ariana Fresh Naan | Aston Church Road, Birmingham, B8 1RJ | Walking directions to Ariana Fresh Naan |
| 0.5 mi | Shango's | Washwood Heath Road, Birmingham, B8 1RN | Walking directions to Shango's |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.