Postcode B9 5UZ is located in a major urban area, within the Heartlands area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road is £43,891 per year. The median sale price in Heartlands is £206,500 (around £221 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £139,250 and £241,250. The nearest station is Stechford, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Cotterills Lane Public Open Space.
Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 783 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road is £43,891 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 90 ft away from B9 5UZ.
Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road near B9 5UZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stechford located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stechford | N/A | Walking directions to Stechford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cotterills Lane Public Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Cotterills Lane Public Open Space |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £206,500 (about £221 per square foot) in Heartlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £355,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £217,500 | £219 |
| Terraced | 21 | £195,000 | £229 |
| Flats | 3 | £97,000 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £110,000 | £249,000 | £212,000 |
| 2026 | £97,000 | £208,500 | £175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £197 | £207 | £222 |
| 2026 | £205 | £214 | £217 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 5UZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan 2026 | 11, West View, Birmingham, B8 3RN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £123,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 11, West View, Birmingham, B8 3RN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 144, Caldwell Road, Birmingham, B9 5TT | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 16, Torrey Grove, Birmingham, B8 3RR | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 194, Norton Crescent, Birmingham, B9 5TY | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 |
In the B9 5UZ postcode area, located within Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road, there are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2012. | |
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Blackwater Academy | Other independent school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Riverside Education | Other independent school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Jun 2023. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B9 5UZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 109 Stechford Lane, Birmingham, B8 2AP | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Riaz Mini Market | Belchers Lane, Birmingham, B8 3EX | Walking directions to Riaz Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Heartlands News | 183A Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, B9 5SR | Walking directions to Heartlands News |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, B9 5SP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Azad | 733 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3PP | Walking directions to Azad |
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 5UZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shafique Shah
Heartlands - Elected 7 May 2026
Liam Byrne
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B9 5UZ records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B9 5UZ in Heartlands is £206,500 (about £221 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to B9 5UZ, including St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School (Good), Blackwater Academy (Requires improvement) and Riverside Education (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B9 5UZ is Stechford, about 688 m away.
B9 5UZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 783 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B9 5UZ is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shafique Shah (Labour Party).