The postcode area is located in the Birmingham, Birmingham postcode town, in the West Midlands, England region.
B5 is a postcode area in England, situated within the city of Birmingham, the second most populous city in the UK. The B5 postcode consists of various areas including Digbeth, Highgate, and Lee Bank, each with its own unique character and amenities.
Geographically, B5 is part of the West Midlands. It's centrally located within the city of Birmingham, providing convenient access to numerous amenities and facilities such as the Bullring Shopping Centre, one of the largest shopping centres in Europe, several parks, leisure centres and a number of top-rated schools and colleges.
Prominent landmarks in this area include the Birmingham Hippodrome, one of the largest touring theatres in the UK, and the Custard Factory, a creative and digital business hub housed in renovated factory buildings.
Transportation-wise, the B5 postcode area benefits from strong transport links, being served by multiple bus routes, railways, and metro networks. Birmingham New Street Station, the busiest railway station outside London, lies within reach. Similarly, B5 is in proximity to major motorways like the M5, M6, M40 and M42 providing easy road connections to other parts of the country.
The B5 postcode area offers residents and visitors a mix of urban living alongside rich historical and cultural findings, which encapsulate the spirit of the diverse and vibrant city that is Birmingham.
A Major part of this postcode area describes a lively and diverse community with many families and young people, but also facing some challenges. Here's a breakdown:
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Overall: B5 postcode area represents a vibrant community with young families and cultural diversity. However, there are challenges like crowded housing and limited access to high-paying jobs. Remember, this is a general overview, and individual experiences may vary greatly.
It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.
The postcode area covers Balsall Heath West, Bordesley & Highgate, Edgbaston, Ladywood, Nechells electoral wards.
The population of B5 postcode area is 15,298. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 3,496, followed by African, with a total of 1,806. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Muslim (4,630), followed by No religion (4,265).
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (4,754), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (3,134).
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Student (8,118), while 5,606 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
Regarding education, 5,673 adults have Level 4 education, while 1,955 have No qualifications education. The most common occupations are
The average age of people living in area is 31 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 15 to 24 (20467), Between 25 to 34 (13080), and Below 14 (9285).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Full-time students (3,878) followed by Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (1,721), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (1,706).
There are total 4 postcode sectors present in the B5 (listed below). The postcode B5 has a total of 911 postcodes.
Name | Type |
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Area | B5 |
Ward | Balsall Heath West Bordesley & Highgate Edgbaston Ladywood Nechells |
LTLA22 | Birmingham |
UTLA22 | Birmingham |
Region | West Midlands |
Country | England |
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Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
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Burglary
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Drugs
Other crime
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Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
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Burglary
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Drugs
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Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
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Burglary
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Drugs
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Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
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Possession of weapons
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Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
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Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
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Possession of weapons
Public order
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Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £355,000.00 | £355,000.00 - £355,000.00 | 1 |
Flat | £166,000.00 | £166,000.00 - £166,000.00 | 1 |
Terraced | £370,000.00 | £370,000.00 - £370,000.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Flat | £128,500.00 | £115,000.00 - £140,000.00 | 4 |
Semi-Detached | £263,875.00 | £230,000.00 - £308,000.00 | 4 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Flat | £156,250.00 | £75,000.00 - £225,000.00 | 4 |
Terraced | £266,000.00 | £266,000.00 - £266,000.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £348,750.00 | £322,500.00 - £375,000.00 | 2 |
Flat | £187,500.00 | £150,000.00 - £225,000.00 | 2 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £328,000.00 | £328,000.00 - £328,000.00 | 1 |
Flat | £134,500.00 | £99,000.00 - £170,000.00 | 2 |
Terraced | £312,500.00 | £312,500.00 - £312,500.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £420,000.00 | £420,000.00 - £420,000.00 | 1 |
Flat | £192,500.00 | £170,000.00 - £215,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £420,000.00 | £420,000.00 - £420,000.00 | 1 |
Terraced | £160,625.00 | £97,500.00 - £237,500.00 | 3 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £400,000.00 | £400,000.00 - £400,000.00 | 1 |
Flat | £195,000.00 | £195,000.00 - £195,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £215,500.00 | £180,000.00 - £251,000.00 | 2 |
Terraced | £147,437.50 | £98,000.00 - £328,500.00 | 5 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £543,583.33 | £243,000.00 - £695,000.00 | 7 |
Flat | £184,150.00 | £110,050.00 - £230,000.00 | 7 |
Other | £325,000.00 | £325,000.00 - £325,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £303,000.00 | £241,000.00 - £460,000.00 | 7 |
Terraced | £160,450.00 | £101,925.00 - £280,000.00 | 6 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £410,000.00 | £345,000.00 - £515,000.00 | 6 |
Flat | £98,941.00 | £60,000.00 - £143,646.00 | 6 |
Other | £185,000.00 | £185,000.00 - £185,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £303,316.67 | £205,000.00 - £385,000.00 | 3 |
Terraced | £110,000.00 | £110,000.00 - £110,000.00 | 1 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £446,443.60 | £361,109.00 - £675,000.00 | 5 |
Flat | £155,500.00 | £55,000.00 - £218,500.00 | 5 |
Other | £260,000.00 | £120,000.00 - £400,000.00 | 2 |
Semi-Detached | £297,000.00 | £278,000.00 - £335,000.00 | 3 |
Terraced | £270,000.00 | £170,000.00 - £450,000.00 | 5 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £708,000.00 | £481,000.00 - £935,000.00 | 4 |
Flat | £136,555.56 | £90,000.00 - £190,000.00 | 9 |
Other | £8,106,602.00 | £8,106,602.00 - £8,106,602.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £288,666.67 | £263,000.00 - £340,000.00 | 3 |
Terraced | £384,416.67 | £103,500.00 - £640,000.00 | 5 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £468,666.67 | £310,000.00 - £676,000.00 | 3 |
Flat | £220,382.50 | £80,000.00 - £330,000.00 | 14 |
Other | £380,000.00 | £380,000.00 - £380,000.00 | 1 |
Semi-Detached | £315,500.00 | £281,000.00 - £350,000.00 | 2 |
Terraced | £172,083.33 | £110,000.00 - £225,000.00 | 5 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £382,500.00 | £370,000.00 - £400,000.00 | 3 |
Flat | £195,866.67 | £155,000.00 - £227,850.00 | 6 |
Other | £393,166.67 | £259,000.00 - £600,000.00 | 5 |
Semi-Detached | £237,500.00 | £230,000.00 - £245,000.00 | 2 |
Terraced | £275,000.00 | £140,000.00 - £410,000.00 | 2 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £471,000.00 | £335,000.00 - £784,000.00 | 4 |
Flat | £235,979.69 | £125,000.00 - £345,000.00 | 12 |
Semi-Detached | £315,000.00 | £315,000.00 - £315,000.00 | 1 |
Terraced | £248,062.50 | £169,000.00 - £300,000.00 | 6 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £463,322.50 | £263,290.00 - £720,000.00 | 4 |
Flat | £280,292.00 | £198,500.00 - £560,000.00 | 10 |
Terraced | £211,750.00 | £143,000.00 - £330,000.00 | 5 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £480,000.00 | £460,000.00 - £520,000.00 | 3 |
Flat | £270,000.00 | £175,000.00 - £330,000.00 | 4 |
Other | £682,500.00 | £365,000.00 - £1,000,000.00 | 2 |
Terraced | £226,250.00 | £212,500.00 - £240,000.00 | 2 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £441,666.67 | £310,000.00 - £600,000.00 | 3 |
Flat | £197,044.05 | £100,000.00 - £354,650.00 | 16 |
Other | £7,310,500.00 | £232,500.00 - £20,940,000.00 | 3 |
Semi-Detached | £300,000.00 | £270,000.00 - £330,000.00 | 2 |
Terraced | £173,875.00 | £92,000.00 - £268,500.00 | 4 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £695,000.00 | £695,000.00 - £695,000.00 | 1 |
Flat | £202,715.00 | £65,000.00 - £344,350.00 | 11 |
Terraced | £164,833.33 | £112,000.00 - £303,000.00 | 4 |
House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
Detached | £400,000.00 | £400,000.00 - £400,000.00 | 1 |
Flat | £289,967.73 | £151,000.00 - £625,000.00 | 21 |
Other | £624,995.00 | £205,000.00 - £794,970.00 | 4 |
Semi-Detached | £950,000.00 | £950,000.00 - £950,000.00 | 1 |
Terraced | £246,041.67 | £165,000.00 - £350,000.00 | 7 |
Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
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Lillian De Lissa Nursery SchoolNursery, Outstanding | 110 | 2-5 | B57LX |
Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 315 | 4-11 | B504QG |