Median sold price, last 5 years
£268,673
Strong sample. Based on 56 sales · Latest sale in data: 06 Jun 2025.
POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
B5 4BX postcode decision report
Balanced move-check signal
Connectivity coverage for B5 4BX is still partial in the live postcode seam. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 9 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Data status: Verified live dataSold prices: Latest sale 06 Jun 2025Connectivity: Partial connectivity coverageFlood: No direct flood matchSchools: 9 nearby school rowsPlanning: No nearby planning
- Median sold price, last 5 years £268,673Based on 56 sales · Latest sale in data: 06 Jun 2025
- Gigabit availability UnavailableNo matched broadband row
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 9 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 56 sales · Latest sale in data: 06 Jun 2025.
Broadband
Partial connectivity coverageNo current broadband summary row matched this postcode, so connectivity coverage is still partial in this postcode brief.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
40 within 400mB5 4BX links 40 transport stops within 400m and 204 within 800m. 40 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is O2 Academy (BCT) at about 74m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Birmingham New Street Rail Station at about 484m.
Local business
971 within 1200mB5 4BX currently links 971 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 479 food and drink, 139 nightlife, 129 retail. The closest mapped place is Kohinoor at about 44m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched B5 4BX in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
9 nearby school rows9 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for B5 4BX. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 31B5 4BX has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 31 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 213, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 31 postcode rows in this seam.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of B5 4BX, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
479 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (225), fast food (145), cafe (109).
Amenity group
Nightlife
139 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (78), bar (61).
Amenity group
Retail
129 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (97), mobile phone (16), electronics (7).
Amenity group
Personal services
76 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (50), beauty (26).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Kohinoor
Restaurant at Horsefair, Birmingham.
Food and drink
The Palace Hotpot
Restaurant in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Savanna Restaurant
Restaurant at 32, Bristol Street, Birmingham.
Financial services
BOC
Bank at Horsefair, Birmingham.
Food and drink
Shamrock
Restaurant in the current nearby-place seam.
Food and drink
Deep
Fast Food at Bristol Street, Birmingham.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Secondary
Elmhurst Ballet School
Secondary option in B5 7UH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Secondary
South and City College Birmingham
Secondary option in B5 5SU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Phase unavailable
Birmingham City University
Phase unavailable option in B5 5JU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for B5 4BX before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around B5 4BX.
Open broadband checkerRecommended tool
Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like B5 4BX with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess B5 4BX.
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Ask vetted agents
If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering B5 4BX.
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