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B9 4TX

Bangor Road

Bordesley & Highgate

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Overview

Postcode B9 4TX 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 Adderley Park, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Henry Barber Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
163
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
56.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Saltley West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

56.7%

Approximately 56.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Saltley West is £41,358 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B9 4TX.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B9 4TX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Adderley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Adderley Park
0.8 mi

Bordesley

N/A

Walking directions to Bordesley
0.9 mi

Small Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Small Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B9 4TX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHenry Barber ParkMediumWalking directions to Henry Barber Park
0.5 miSara ParkSmallWalking directions to Sara Park

Area Profile

Population
499
Population density
2,313.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.07(+53%)
Vehicle crime
23.63(+263%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.76(+157%)
Public order
13.9(+129%)
Other theft
11.81(+108%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
117
23.64%
African
104
21.01%
British
62
12.53%
Caribbean
43
8.69%
Bangladeshi
36
7.27%
Total population: 495

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
93
28.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
84
25.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
55
16.62%
Level 3 (A level)
43
12.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
12.69%
Total 16+ residents: 331

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
74
45.12%
Owns with a mortgage
30
18.29%
Owns outright
25
15.24%
Social rents from council
19
11.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
7.32%
Total households: 164

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 4TX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 4TX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 2025Henry Shaw & Sons Ltd, Crown Road, Birmingham, B9 4TYOtherFreehold£2,300,000
13 Mar 2026369, Garrison Lane, Birmingham, B9 4NUSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
08 Jan 2026Unit 1, Century Park, Birmingham, B9 4NZOtherFreehold£320,000
30 Sept 2025Unit 26, Century Park, Birmingham, B9 4NZOtherFreehold£350,000
30 Sept 2025Unit 27, Century Park, Birmingham, B9 4NZOtherFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the B9 4TX postcode area, located within Saltley West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B9 4TX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWyndcliffe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miSecondaryBordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth FormCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySmall Heath Leadership AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B9 4TX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miInternational FoodsBirmingham, B9 4QPWalking directions to International Foods
0.2 miAman SupermarketCarlton Road, Birmingham, B9 5EGWalking directions to Aman Supermarket
0.2 miStar NewsCarlton Road, Birmingham, B9 5EGWalking directions to Star News
0.3 miMorrisonsCoventry Road, Birmingham, B10 0XAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 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 4TX, 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)Saltley WestE02001878
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 052DE01009199
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B9 4TX

Is B9 4TX (Saltley West) safe?

The area around B9 4TX 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.

What is the average house price near B9 4TX?

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

What schools are near B9 4TX?

There are 20 schools close to B9 4TX, including Wyndcliffe Primary School (Good), Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form (Good) and Small Heath Leadership Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B9 4TX?

The closest station to B9 4TX is Adderley Park, about 786 m away.

How deprived is the area around B9 4TX?

B9 4TX 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).

Who represents B9 4TX (Saltley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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