Postcode B9 4LJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 67.9% 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.
The average income per household in Bordesley is £38,856 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from B9 4LJ.
Bordesley near B9 4LJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bordesley | N/A | Walking directions to Bordesley |
| 0.6 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 4LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 11, Park Villas, Birmingham, B9 4LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £181,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 27, Barwell Court, Barwell Road, Birmingham, B9 4LB | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | Flat 20, Garrison Court, 18, Barwell Road, Birmingham, B9 4LB | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 72, Witton Street, Birmingham, B9 4LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £243,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 3, Ash Grove, Birmingham, B9 4LF | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the B9 4LJ postcode area, located within Bordesley, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B9 4LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Griffins | Witton Street, Birmingham, B9 4BT | Walking directions to Griffins |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | St Andrew's Road, Birmingham, B9 4HF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 270 Coventry Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B10 0XA | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 4LJ, 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 4LJ 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 4LJ 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 4LJ, including Bordesley Village Primary School (Good), St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (Good) and BOA Digital Technologies Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B9 4LJ is Bordesley, about 907 m away.
B9 4LJ 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 4LJ 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).