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B9 5EX

Bordesley Green

Birmingham

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Overview

Postcode B9 5EX is located in a major urban area, within the Bordesley Green ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bordesley area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below 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 Adderley Park, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Henry Barber Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Bordesley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 501 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Bordesley has a high crime rate, with approximately 76 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.3%

Approximately 19.3% 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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B9 5EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Bordesley near B9 5EX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B9 5EX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Adderley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Adderley Park
1 mi

Small Heath

N/A

Walking directions to Small Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B9 5EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miHenry Barber ParkMediumWalking directions to Henry Barber Park

Area Profile

Population
454
Population density
22,964.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.53(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.03(+10%)
Shoplifting
7.41(-15%)
Public order
6.18(+2%)
Vehicle crime
6.18(-5%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
236
51.53%
Bangladeshi
94
20.52%
African
33
7.21%
Other
25
5.46%
Other Asian
20
4.37%
Total population: 458

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
123
42.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
16.61%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
35
32.11%
Owns outright
25
22.94%
Owns with a mortgage
23
21.1%
Social rents from council
14
12.84%
Other social rented
7
6.42%
Total households: 109

Property prices in Bordesley Green

Median price£182,000
Price per sq ft£205
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £220K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 (about £205 per square foot) in Bordesley Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £350,000.

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 Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced20£188,000£209
Semi-Detached1£183,000£195
Flats1£114,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bordesley Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£67,000£90,000£97,000
2017£74,000£111,500£110,000
2018£75,000£110,000£115,000
2019£61,225£170,000£121,000
2020£86,250£165,000£130,000
2021£75,000£140,000£145,000
2022£78,000£153,000£156,000
2023£89,500£138,000£160,000
2024£95,000£168,000
2025£80,250£159,000£190,000
2026£174,125
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bordesley Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bordesley Green.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£135£109£118
2017£181£116£123
2018£136£133£134
2019£136£108£136
2020£152£251£153
2021£158£176£171
2022£167£169£181
2023£191£251£198
2024£167£186
2025£160£189£213
2026£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bordesley Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bordesley Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 5EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 5EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 2025117, Palace Road, Birmingham, B9 5EUTerracedFreehold£162,000
28 Apr 2026132, Imperial Road, Birmingham, B9 5HFTerracedFreehold£183,000
25 Jul 2025120, Palace Road, Birmingham, B9 5ERTerracedFreehold£160,000
04 Jul 2025113, Whitehall Road, Birmingham, B9 5ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£183,000
28 Oct 2025363, Charles Road, Birmingham, B9 5HHTerracedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the B9 5EX postcode area, located within Bordesley, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B9 5EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryBordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth FormCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHamd House SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryMarlborough Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B9 5EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B9 5EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miShah Food StoreCherrywood Road, Birmingham, B9 4SUWalking directions to Shah Food Store
0.1 miAsda271 Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5EYWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miStar NewsCarlton Road, Birmingham, B9 5EGWalking directions to Star News
0.1 miAman SupermarketCarlton Road, Birmingham, B9 5EGWalking directions to Aman Supermarket
0.1 miLidlBordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5NAWalking directions to Lidl

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 5EX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adnan Hussain

Bordesley Green - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Shabana Mahmood

Birmingham Ladywood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham LadywoodE14001096
WardBordesley GreenE05011127
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BordesleyE02006900
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 139FE01009333
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B9 5EX

Is B9 5EX (Bordesley) safe?

The area around B9 5EX records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5EX?

The median sale price around B9 5EX in Bordesley is £182,000 (about £205 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B9 5EX?

There are 20 schools close to B9 5EX, including Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form (Good), Hamd House School (Outstanding) and Marlborough Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B9 5EX?

The closest station to B9 5EX is Adderley Park, about 704 m away.

How deprived is the area around B9 5EX?

B9 5EX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 501 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B9 5EX (Bordesley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Ladywood covering B9 5EX is Shabana Mahmood (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adnan Hussain (Independent).