Postcode B9 5LJ 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 very high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 8 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 645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Bordesley Green North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B9 5LJ.
Bordesley Green North near B9 5LJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Henry Barber Park | Medium | Walking directions to Henry Barber Park |
| 0.4 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 5LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2025 | 67, Pretoria Road, Birmingham, B9 5LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £171,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 69, Pretoria Road, Birmingham, B9 5LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 67, Pretoria Road, Birmingham, B9 5LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £133,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 2, Pretoria Road, Birmingham, B9 5LH | Other | Freehold | £78,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 80, Botha Road, Birmingham, B9 5LT | Terraced | Freehold | £233,000 |
In the B9 5LJ postcode area, located within Bordesley Green North, there are 12 primary and 8 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B9 5LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5NA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 271 Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5EY | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Cherrywood Road, Birmingham, B9 4UR | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Shah Food Store | Cherrywood Road, Birmingham, B9 4SU | Walking directions to Shah Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | M & J | Fifth Avenue, Birmingham, B9 5QQ | Walking directions to M & J |
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 5LJ, 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 5LJ records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5LJ 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 5LJ, including Hamd House School (Outstanding), The Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good) and Bordesley Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B9 5LJ is Adderley Park, about 733 m away.
B9 5LJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 645 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 5LJ 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).