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B8 1AQ

Bordesley & Highgate

Birmingham

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Overview

Postcode B8 1AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bordesley Green North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bordesley Green North is £42,182 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Adderley Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Bordesley Green North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Bordesley Green North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13%

Approximately 13.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bordesley Green North is £42,182 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 211 ft away from B8 1AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bordesley Green North near B8 1AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B8 1AQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Adderley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Adderley Park
0.7 mi

Duddeston

N/A

Walking directions to Duddeston
1 mi

Bordesley

N/A

Walking directions to Bordesley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B8 1AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAdderley ParkMediumWalking directions to Adderley Park

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
866.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.46(+56%)
Vehicle crime
17.32(+166%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.38(+97%)
Burglary
7.92(+95%)
Public order
6.75(+11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
152
45.37%
African
80
23.88%
Other
25
7.46%
British
18
5.37%
Other Asian
10
2.99%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
104
47.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
14.93%
Level 3 (A level)
26
11.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
40.22%
Owns outright
27
29.35%
Owns with a mortgage
10
10.87%
Other social rented
8
8.7%
Other forms of private rent
6
6.52%
Total households: 92

Property prices in Bordesley & Highgate

Median price£173,500
Price per sq ft£247
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£137K – £232K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 (about £247 per square foot) in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,000 up to £457,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£242,500£275
Semi-Detached7£241,000£297
Terraced20£195,000£217
Flats40£156,000£261

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bordesley & Highgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147,000£120,000£105,000
2017£141,500£175,000£107,000
2018£155,950£135,000£112,800
2019£162,000£150,000£260,000
2020£220,000£193,000£132,000
2021£208,000£275,000£337,500
2022£230,000£415,000£425,000
2023£230,000£259,000£163,500
2024£229,248£178,000£168,000
2025£233,998£243,000£195,000
2026£129,000£208,000£241,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244£170£132
2017£269£188£124
2018£281£187£136
2019£320£198£254
2020£359£249£177
2021£351£203£314
2022£410£373£384
2023£364£261£177
2024£382£225£208
2025£362£293£217
2026£204£253£228
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bordesley & Highgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bordesley & Highgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 1AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B8 1AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 2026139, Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, B9 4TJTerracedFreehold£61,000
09 Oct 2025125, Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, B9 4TJTerracedFreehold£138,500
18 Jul 2025125, Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, B9 4TJTerracedFreehold£128,500
03 Jul 2025139, Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, B9 4TJOtherFreehold£44,000
26 Jan 2026100, Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, B9 4TDTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the B8 1AQ postcode area, located within Bordesley Green North, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B8 1AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAdderley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableR.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational CentreOther independent special school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableHamd House SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B8 1AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B8 1AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressCherrywood Road, Birmingham, B9 4URWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miAnna Store97-99 Arden Road, Birmingham, B8 1DEWalking directions to Anna Store
0.3 miInternational FoodsBirmingham, B9 4QPWalking directions to International Foods
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressSt Saviour's Road, Birmingham, B8 1HAWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miAman SupermarketCarlton Road, Birmingham, B9 5EGWalking directions to Aman Supermarket

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 B8 1AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi

Bordesley & Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bordesley Green NorthE02001884
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 058GE01034935
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about B8 1AQ

Is B8 1AQ (Bordesley Green North) safe?

The area around B8 1AQ records about 130 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B8 1AQ?

The median sale price around B8 1AQ in Bordesley Green North is £173,500 (about £247 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B8 1AQ?

There are 20 schools close to B8 1AQ, including Adderley Primary School (Good), R.Y.A.N Education Academy Vocational Centre and Hamd House School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B8 1AQ?

The closest station to B8 1AQ is Adderley Park, about 340 m away.

How deprived is the area around B8 1AQ?

B8 1AQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 645 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B8 1AQ (Bordesley Green North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B8 1AQ is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi (Green Party).

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