Postcode B9 5LG 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 Green North area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bordesley Green North is £42,182 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Henry Barber Park.
Bordesley Green North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 755 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Bordesley Green North has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bordesley Green North is £42,182 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 316 ft away from B9 5LG.
Bordesley Green North near B9 5LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Henry Barber Park | Medium | Walking directions to Henry Barber Park |
| 0.2 mi | Alexander Park | Small | Walking directions to Alexander 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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 5LG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sept 2025 | 164, Pretoria Road, Birmingham, B9 5LG | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 180, Pretoria Road, Birmingham, B9 5LG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | 17, Fordrough Lane, Birmingham, B9 5LE | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 19, Fordrough Lane, Birmingham, B9 5LE | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 15, Whitacre Road, Birmingham, B9 5NJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £230,000 |
In the B9 5LG postcode area, located within Bordesley Green North, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B9 5LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | Cherrywood Road, Birmingham, B9 4UR | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5NA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | St Saviour's Road, Birmingham, B8 1HA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | 271 Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5EY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Anna Store | 97-99 Arden Road, Birmingham, B8 1DE | Walking directions to Anna Store |
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 5LG, 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 5LG records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B9 5LG in Bordesley Green North 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 5LG, including The Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good), Parkfield Community School (Outstanding) and Hamd House School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B9 5LG is Adderley Park, about 506 m away.
B9 5LG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 755 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 5LG 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).