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B9 5LG

Pretoria Road

Bordesley & Highgate

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Bordesley Green North has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.5%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bordesley Green North is £42,182 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 316 ft away from B9 5LG.

Flood risk

No risk

Bordesley Green North near B9 5LG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B9 5LG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Adderley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Adderley Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B9 5LG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHenry Barber ParkMediumWalking directions to Henry Barber Park
0.2 miAlexander ParkSmallWalking directions to Alexander Park

Area Profile

Population
530
Population density
14,722.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.43(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.29(-60%)
Vehicle crime
4.29(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.33(-54%)
Public order
2.38(-61%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
288
54.44%
African
57
10.78%
Bangladeshi
54
10.21%
Other Asian
30
5.67%
British
25
4.73%
Total population: 529

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
119
35.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
63
18.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
54
16.12%
Level 3 (A level)
46
13.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
36.84%
Owns with a mortgage
34
25.56%
Owns outright
25
18.8%
Social rents from council
12
9.02%
Other social rented
6
4.51%
Total households: 133

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 5LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 5LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Sept 2025164, Pretoria Road, Birmingham, B9 5LGTerracedFreehold£190,000
30 May 2025180, Pretoria Road, Birmingham, B9 5LGSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
07 Oct 202517, Fordrough Lane, Birmingham, B9 5LETerracedFreehold£200,000
17 Jul 202519, Fordrough Lane, Birmingham, B9 5LETerracedFreehold£180,000
31 Jul 202515, Whitacre Road, Birmingham, B9 5NJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000

Schools

In the B9 5LG postcode area, located within Bordesley Green North, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B9 5LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryParkfield Community SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableHamd House SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B9 5LG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B9 5LG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLifestyle ExpressCherrywood Road, Birmingham, B9 4URWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miLidlBordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5NAWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressSt Saviour's Road, Birmingham, B8 1HAWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miAsda271 Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5EYWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miAnna Store97-99 Arden Road, Birmingham, B8 1DEWalking directions to Anna Store

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 5LG, 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)Bordesley Green NorthE02001884
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 058FE01033649
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B9 5LG

Is B9 5LG (Bordesley Green North) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near B9 5LG?

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.

What schools are near B9 5LG?

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.

What is the nearest station to B9 5LG?

The closest station to B9 5LG is Adderley Park, about 506 m away.

How deprived is the area around B9 5LG?

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).

Who represents B9 5LG (Bordesley Green North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).