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B9 5LT

Botha Road

Heartlands

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Overview

Postcode B9 5LT is located in a major urban area, within the Heartlands 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Bordesley Green North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.2%

Approximately 26.2% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Bordesley Green North near B9 5LT 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B9 5LT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Adderley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Adderley Park

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
581
Population density
15,117.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.46(+56%)
Vehicle crime
17.32(+166%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.38(+97%)
Burglary
7.92(+95%)
Public order
6.75(+11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
290
50.09%
British
59
10.19%
African
50
8.64%
Other Asian
44
7.6%
Bangladeshi
36
6.22%
Total population: 579

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
121
32.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
65
17.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
64
17.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
61
16.22%
Level 3 (A level)
50
13.3%
Total 16+ residents: 376

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
28.37%
Owns outright
37
26.24%
Social rents from council
32
22.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
17.73%
Other social rented
5
3.55%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Heartlands

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£220
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £243K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £220 per square foot) in Heartlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £376,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heartlands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached16£225,000£204
Terraced19£195,000£222
Flats4£114,500£266

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heartlands

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heartlands.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£125,000£126,250
2017£75,500£150,000£127,000
2018£81,000£160,000£125,500
2019£75,500£153,000£140,000
2020£75,000£158,000£145,500
2021£90,000£195,000£165,000
2022£100,000£230,000£180,000
2023£96,000£197,500£200,000
2024£123,000£217,500£180,000
2025£95,000£249,000£212,000
2026£207,000£129,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heartlands.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heartlands.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139£140
2017£135£150£142
2018£143£171£142
2019£149£160£165
2020£153£179£159
2021£155£192£186
2022£145£212£187
2023£179£206£233
2024£209£233£217
2025£181£207£222
2026£204£213
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heartlands.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heartlands in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 5LT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 5LT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Sept 202580, Botha Road, Birmingham, B9 5LTTerracedFreehold£233,000
09 Jul 202510, Botha Road, Birmingham, B9 5LTTerracedFreehold£275,000
16 Apr 202633, Botha Road, Birmingham, B9 5LUTerracedFreehold£161,000
27 Mar 202631, Botha Road, Birmingham, B9 5LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£207,000
05 Aug 202567, Pretoria Road, Birmingham, B9 5LJTerracedFreehold£171,000

Schools

In the B9 5LT postcode area, located within Bordesley Green North, there are 12 primary and 8 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B9 5LT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryThe Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBordesley Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableHamd House SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B9 5LT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlBordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5NAWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miAsda271 Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5EYWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miLifestyle ExpressCherrywood Road, Birmingham, B9 4URWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miM & JFifth Avenue, Birmingham, B9 5QQWalking directions to M & J
0.3 miShah Food StoreCherrywood Road, Birmingham, B9 4SUWalking directions to Shah Food 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 5LT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Shafique Shah

Heartlands - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Liam Byrne

Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull NorthE14001095
WardHeartlandsE05011145
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bordesley Green NorthE02001884
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 058GE01034935
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B9 5LT

Is B9 5LT (Bordesley Green North) safe?

The area around B9 5LT 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.

What is the average house price near B9 5LT?

The median sale price around B9 5LT in Bordesley Green North is £210,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B9 5LT?

There are 20 schools close to B9 5LT, including The Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good), Bordesley Green Primary School (Good) and Hamd House School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B9 5LT?

The closest station to B9 5LT is Adderley Park, about 748 m away.

How deprived is the area around B9 5LT?

B9 5LT 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B9 5LT is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shafique Shah (Labour Party).