Postcode report
B9 5DP Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About B9 5DP: area rating, property, schools and local change
B9 5DP is a postcode in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B9 5DP, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B9 5DP are property market signals and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for B9 5DP is based on Birmingham 139 Census 2021. It covers 15,715 residents, 7,805 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 27, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 49% owner-occupied, 28% privately rented, 23% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near B9 5DP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £228k from 73 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B9 5DP can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B9 5DP by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around B9 5DP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 40 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about B9 5DP
Is B9 5DP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 38/100 (bottom 19% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near B9 5DP?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B9 5DP?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near B9 5DP?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for B9 5DP?
LocaleIQ matched B9 5DP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B9 5DP?
The latest median sold price is £228k based on 73 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B9 5DP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 40 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.