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B9 5NH

Whitacre Road

Heartlands

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Overview

Postcode B9 5NH 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 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Alexander Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

19%

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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 175 ft away from B9 5NH.

Flood risk

No risk

Bordesley Green North near B9 5NH 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B9 5NH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Adderley Park

N/A

Walking directions to Adderley Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B9 5NH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miAlexander ParkSmallWalking directions to Alexander Park

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
15,070.4 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
134
41.74%
African
50
15.58%
Bangladeshi
48
14.95%
Other Asian
19
5.92%
Other
18
5.61%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
33.78%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
14.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.06%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
25
39.68%
Owns with a mortgage
17
26.98%
Owns outright
8
12.7%
Social rents from council
6
9.52%
Other social rented
6
9.52%
Total households: 63

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 5NH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 5NH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202546, Whitacre Road, Birmingham, B9 5NLTerracedFreehold£80,000
25 Feb 202524, Whitacre Road, Birmingham, B9 5NLTerracedFreehold£216,000
31 Jul 202515, Whitacre Road, Birmingham, B9 5NJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
29 May 2026205, Colonial Road, Birmingham, B9 5NPTerracedFreehold£60,000
07 Nov 2025155, Colonial Road, Birmingham, B9 5NPFlatsLeasehold£245,000

Schools

In the B9 5NH postcode area, located within Bordesley Green North, there are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B9 5NH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryParkfield Community SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryShaw Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B9 5NH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressCherrywood Road, Birmingham, B9 4URWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miLidlBordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5NAWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miYousafClodeshall Road, Birmingham, B8 3SNWalking directions to Yousaf
0.4 miLifestyle ExpressSt Saviour's Road, Birmingham, B8 1HAWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miPrime SupermarketAlum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3DHWalking directions to Prime Supermarket

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 5NH, 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 058FE01033649
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B9 5NH

Is B9 5NH (Bordesley Green North) safe?

The area around B9 5NH 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 5NH?

The median sale price around B9 5NH 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 5NH?

There are 20 schools close to B9 5NH, including The Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good), Parkfield Community School (Outstanding) and Shaw Hill Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B9 5NH?

The closest station to B9 5NH is Adderley Park, about 670 m away.

How deprived is the area around B9 5NH?

B9 5NH 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 5NH (Bordesley Green North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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