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B9 4JG

St Andrews Road

Bordesley & Highgate

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Detailed insights for B9 4JG

Overview

Postcode B9 4JG 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 area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 394.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bordesley is £38,856 per year. The nearest station is Bordesley, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Kingston Hill Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
394
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Bordesley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bordesley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 394.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bordesley is £38,856 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 114 ft away from B9 4JG.

Flood risk

No risk

Bordesley near B9 4JG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B9 4JG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bordesley

N/A

Walking directions to Bordesley
0.7 mi

Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro)
0.8 mi

Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro)

West Midlands Metro

Walking directions to Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B9 4JG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miKingston Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Kingston Hill Park
0.3 miSara ParkSmallWalking directions to Sara Park
0.3 miGarrison Lane ParkSmallWalking directions to Garrison Lane Park

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
6,423.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
175.16(+353%)
Vehicle crime
47.72(+633%)
Other theft
41.76(+634%)
Criminal damage and arson
34.16(+369%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.78(+112%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
79
22.01%
Bangladeshi
61
16.99%
African
44
12.26%
British
34
9.47%
Indian
27
7.52%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
28.46%
No qualifications
59
23.98%
Level 3 (A level)
54
21.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
38.24%
Owns outright
30
29.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
24.51%
Other social rented
4
3.92%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.96%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Bordesley & Highgate

Median price£171,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £230K

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.

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
Flats42£152,500£256

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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 4JG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 4JG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 2026218, St Andrews Road, Birmingham, B9 4JGTerracedFreehold£360,000
13 Feb 2026242, St Andrews Road, Birmingham, B9 4JGTerracedFreehold£241,000
13 Feb 2026242, St Andrews Road, Birmingham, B9 4JGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£241,000
22 Jul 2025208, St Andrews Road, Birmingham, B9 4JGTerracedLeasehold£185,000
04 Jun 2025173, St Andrews Road, Birmingham, B9 4NBDetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the B9 4JG postcode area, located within Bordesley, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B9 4JG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBordesley Village Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRegents Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableHazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls SchoolOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B9 4JG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B9 4JG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIceland270 Coventry Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B10 0XAWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressTowpath Close, Birmingham, B9 4QAWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miMorrisonsCoventry Road, Birmingham, B10 0XAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miLondisSt Andrew's Road, Birmingham, B9 4HFWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miHannahBirmingham, B10 0SNWalking directions to Hannah

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 B9 4JG, 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)BordesleyE02006900
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 139AE01009200
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about B9 4JG

Is B9 4JG (Bordesley) safe?

The area around B9 4JG records about 394 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B9 4JG?

The median sale price around B9 4JG in Bordesley is £171,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B9 4JG?

There are 20 schools close to B9 4JG, including Bordesley Village Primary School (Good), Regents Park Community Primary School (Good) and Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B9 4JG?

The closest station to B9 4JG is Bordesley, about 589 m away.

How deprived is the area around B9 4JG?

B9 4JG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,424 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B9 4JG (Bordesley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B9 4JG 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).