Postcode B9 4JL 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 0.3 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.
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.
Bordesley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 394.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% 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.
The average income per household in Bordesley is £38,856 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 291 ft away from B9 4JL.
Bordesley near B9 4JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bordesley located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 0.6 mi | Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| 0.7 mi | Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) | West Midlands Metro | Walking directions to Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kingston Hill Park | Medium | Walking directions to Kingston Hill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Sara Park | Small | Walking directions to Sara Park |
| 0.3 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 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 4JL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2026 | 218, St Andrews Road, Birmingham, B9 4JG | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 242, St Andrews Road, Birmingham, B9 4JG | Terraced | Freehold | £241,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 242, St Andrews Road, Birmingham, B9 4JG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £241,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | 208, St Andrews Road, Birmingham, B9 4JG | Terraced | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 173, St Andrews Road, Birmingham, B9 4NB | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the B9 4JL postcode area, located within Bordesley, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B9 4JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Towpath Close, Birmingham, B9 4QA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 270 Coventry Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B10 0XA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | St Andrew's Road, Birmingham, B9 4HF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Coventry Road, Birmingham, B10 0XA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Hannah | Birmingham, B10 0SN | Walking directions to Hannah |
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 4JL, 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 4JL 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.
The median sale price around B9 4JL in Bordesley 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 4JL, 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.
The closest station to B9 4JL is Bordesley, about 560 m away.
B9 4JL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B9 4JL 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).