Postcode B9 5XH is located in a major urban area, within the Heartlands ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Little Bromwich area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 228.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Little Bromwich is £42,274 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 9 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Henry Barber Park.
Little Bromwich has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 464 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Little Bromwich has a very high crime rate, with approximately 228.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Little Bromwich is £42,274 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B9 5XH.
Little Bromwich near B9 5XH 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Henry Barber Park | Medium | Walking directions to Henry Barber Park |
| 0.5 mi | Digby Park | Medium | Walking directions to Digby Park |
| 0.5 mi | Alexander Park | Small | Walking directions to Alexander Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £225,000 | £204 |
| Terraced | 19 | £195,000 | £222 |
| Flats | 4 | £114,500 | £266 |
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 | £95,000 | £249,000 | £212,000 |
| 2026 | — | £207,000 | £129,500 |
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 | £181 | £207 | £222 |
| 2026 | — | £204 | £213 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 5XH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | 99, Blakeland Street, Birmingham, B9 5XQ | Terraced | Freehold | £231,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 658, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5PG | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 18, Daniels Road, Birmingham, B9 5XU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 5, Churchill Road, Birmingham, B9 5NY | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 46, Blake Lane, Birmingham, B9 5QY | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the B9 5XH postcode area, located within Little Bromwich, there are 11 primary and 9 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B9 5XH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M & J | Fifth Avenue, Birmingham, B9 5QQ | Walking directions to M & J |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 113-115 Finnemore Road, Birmingham, B9 5XZ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Carpati Magazin | 627 Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5XZ | Walking directions to Carpati Magazin |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5NA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | 271 Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5EY | Walking directions to Asda |
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 5XH, 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 5XH records about 229 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 5XH in Little Bromwich is £210,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B9 5XH, including Bordesley Green Primary School (Good), Waverley Studio College (Good) and Waverley School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B9 5XH is Adderley Park, about 1,161 m away.
B9 5XH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 464 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 5XH is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shafique Shah (Labour Party).