Postcode B9 5XA 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 £200,500 (around £219 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,000 and £238,250. The nearest station is Stechford, about 0.5 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 153 ft away from B9 5XA.
Belchers Lane & Eastfield Road near B9 5XA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Stechford | N/A | Walking directions to Stechford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cotterills Lane Public Open Space | Medium | Walking directions to Cotterills Lane Public Open Space |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £200,500 (about £219 per square foot) in Heartlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £355,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £225,000 | £211 |
| Terraced | 21 | £175,000 | £229 |
| Flats | 4 | £111,000 | £201 |
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 | £211,000 |
| 2026 | £97,000 | £208,500 | £170,000 |
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 | £221 |
| 2026 | £205 | £214 | £217 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 5XA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sept 2025 | 1, Otley Grove, Birmingham, B9 5UB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 194, Norton Crescent, Birmingham, B9 5TY | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 144, Caldwell Road, Birmingham, B9 5TT | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 24, Kenwood Road, Birmingham, B9 5UX | Terraced | Freehold | £206,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 74, Kenwood Road, Birmingham, B9 5UX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £162,300 |
In the B9 5XA 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 inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2012. | |
St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Nov 2012
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Riverside Education | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Jun 2023. | |
Riverside Education ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Jun 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Blackwater Academy | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. | |
Blackwater Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Feb 2025
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B9 5XA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Heartlands News | 183A Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, B9 5SR | Walking directions to Heartlands News |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, B9 5SP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Riaz Mini Market | Belchers Lane, Birmingham, B8 3EX | Walking directions to Riaz Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | Express Supersaver | Albert Road, Birmingham, B33 8FE | Walking directions to Express Supersaver |
| 0.5 mi | 5 Star Shop | Albert Road, Birmingham, B33 8SH | Walking directions to 5 Star Shop |
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 5XA, 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 5XA 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 5XA in Heartlands is £200,500 (about £219 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B9 5XA, including St Cuthbert's RC Junior and Infant (NC) School (Good), Riverside Education (Outstanding) and Blackwater Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B9 5XA is Stechford, about 727 m away.
B9 5XA 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 5XA is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shafique Shah (Labour Party).