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B9 4LJ

Park Villas

Bordesley & Highgate

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Detailed insights for B9 4LJ

Overview

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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
394
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
67.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

67.9%

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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from B9 4LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Bordesley near B9 4LJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B9 4LJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
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)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B9 4LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKingston Hill ParkMediumWalking directions to Kingston Hill Park
0.1 miGarrison Lane ParkSmallWalking directions to Garrison Lane Park

Area Profile

Population
427
Population density
4,202.8 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
91
21.31%
British
76
17.8%
African
56
13.11%
Bangladeshi
38
8.9%
Caribbean
34
7.96%
Total population: 427

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
29.22%
No qualifications
86
27.92%
Level 3 (A level)
49
15.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
80
49.38%
Social rents from council
30
18.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
17.28%
Owns outright
11
6.79%
Owns with a mortgage
9
5.56%
Total households: 162

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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 4LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 4LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 202511, Park Villas, Birmingham, B9 4LJTerracedFreehold£181,000
30 May 2025Flat 27, Barwell Court, Barwell Road, Birmingham, B9 4LBFlatsLeasehold£95,000
07 Mar 2025Flat 20, Garrison Court, 18, Barwell Road, Birmingham, B9 4LBFlatsLeasehold£115,000
28 Feb 202572, Witton Street, Birmingham, B9 4LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£243,000
07 Mar 20253, Ash Grove, Birmingham, B9 4LFTerracedFreehold£150,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B9 4LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBordesley Village Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryBOA Digital Technologies AcademyFree schools

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B9 4LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B9 4LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGriffinsWitton Street, Birmingham, B9 4BTWalking directions to Griffins
0.1 miLondisSt Andrew's Road, Birmingham, B9 4HFWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miLifestyle ExpressTowpath Close, Birmingham, B9 4QAWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miUniversity Locks Co-op50 Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XJWalking directions to University Locks Co-op
0.5 miIceland270 Coventry Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, B10 0XAWalking directions to Iceland

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 4LJ, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B9 4LJ

Is B9 4LJ (Bordesley) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near B9 4LJ?

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.

What schools are near B9 4LJ?

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.

What is the nearest station to B9 4LJ?

The closest station to B9 4LJ is Bordesley, about 907 m away.

How deprived is the area around B9 4LJ?

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).

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

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).