Postcode B9 4BS is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley & Highgate ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Saltley West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Saltley West is £41,358 per year. The nearest station is Duddeston, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kingston Hill Park.
Saltley West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Saltley West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Saltley West is £41,358 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 233 ft away from B9 4BS.
Saltley West near B9 4BS has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Duddeston located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Duddeston | N/A | Walking directions to Duddeston |
| 0.6 mi | Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Curzon Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.6 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kingston Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kingston Hill Park |
| 0.1 mi | Garrison Lane Park | Small | Walking directions to Garrison Lane Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Bordesley & Highgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £457,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £242,500 | £275 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £241,000 | £297 |
| Terraced | 20 | £195,000 | £217 |
| Flats | 42 | £152,500 | £256 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 4BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 11, Park Villas, Birmingham, B9 4LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £181,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 23, Keer Court, Birmingham, B9 4PQ | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2025 | 49, Keer Court, Birmingham, B9 4PQ | Flats | Leasehold | £98,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 72, Witton Street, Birmingham, B9 4LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £243,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 27, Barwell Court, Barwell Road, Birmingham, B9 4LB | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 |
In the B9 4BS postcode area, located within Saltley West, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B9 4BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Griffins | Witton Street, Birmingham, B9 4BT | Walking directions to Griffins |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | St Andrew's Road, Birmingham, B9 4HF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Towpath Close, Birmingham, B9 4QA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | University Locks Co-op | 50 Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XJ | Walking directions to University Locks Co-op |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Duddeston Manor Road, Birmingham, B7 4LG | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 B9 4BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ali Akbar Shujja Kazi
Bordesley & Highgate - Elected 7 May 2026
Shabana Mahmood
Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B9 4BS records about 163 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 B9 4BS in Saltley West is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B9 4BS, including St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (Good), Bordesley Village Primary School (Good) and BOA Digital Technologies Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B9 4BS is Duddeston, about 883 m away.
B9 4BS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,612 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 B9 4BS 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).