Foster Way, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B5 7QJ.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Foster Way, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 4 Mar 2025. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £77,800. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Foster Way range from £20,000 to £120,000. 14% of homes sold here were freehold and 86% leasehold.
House prices on Foster Way compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Foster Way has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 14% freehold and 86% leasehold across 7 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 5 | £77,800 | 4 Mar 2025 |
Sold prices on Foster Way
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44, Foster Way B5 7QJ | 24 Oct 2025 | £70,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17, Foster Way B5 7QJ | 4 Mar 2025 | £75,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 54, Foster Way B5 7QJ | 19 Aug 2022 | £99,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 42, Foster Way B5 7QJ | 2 May 2022 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 35, Foster Way B5 7QJ | 14 Dec 2018 | £191,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 45, Foster Way B5 7QJ | 8 Jan 2018 | £75,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 44, Foster Way B5 7QJ | 19 Jan 2017 | £20,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 44, Foster Way | £20,000 (Jan 2017) → £70,000 (Oct 2025) | +250% over 9 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Foster Way
Crime
340 crimes were reported within about a mile of Foster Way in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 122 |
| Vehicle crime | 37 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 34 |
| Burglary | 26 |
| Other theft | 23 |
| Public order | 22 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Foster Way is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Cole Flood alert area
- River Rea Flood alert area
- River Rea at Calthorpe Flood warning area
- River Rea at Edgbaston Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Foster Way
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Ballet School 185 pupils | Other independent school | 11–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Priory School 330 pupils | Other independent school | 0–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Jakeman Nursery School 99 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| New Perspectives School 32 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education) 19 pupils | Other independent special school | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lillian De Lissa Nursery School 71 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Oasis Academy Woodview 392 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School 199 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Five Ways station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- Moseley Village station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- University station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Five Ways (West Midlands Metro) 1.2 mi · 25 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Calthorpe Court (opposite, Pershore Road) 1 min walk
- Sir Harrys Road (after, Bristol Road) 1 min walk
- Sir Harrys Road (before, Bristol Road) 2 min walk
- Priory Road (adj, Pershore Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bellevue Medical Centre
6 Bellevue, Edgbaston, Birmingham · 0.6 mi - Strensham Road Surgery
4 Strensham Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham · 0.7 mi - Dr Walji And Colleagues
Balsall Heath Health Ctr, 43 Edward Road, Birmingham · 0.8 mi - Firstcare Practice
Balsall Heath Health Centre, 43 Edward Road, Birmingham · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Birmingham Hollies Croft · 0.1 mi
- Aldi Aldi Edgbaston Birmingham · 0.2 mi
- Asda Express Asda Edgbaston Express · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Edgbaston - Wheeleys Road · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Zain The Chemist · 0.2 mi
- Fakir Pharmacy Cannon Hill · 0.5 mi
- Shire Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- S. Birmingham Community Health · 0.8 mi
- Mycol Ltd · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 53.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 704 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 72.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 9.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,675 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Birmingham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Foster Way
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.4% | 48.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 32.8% | 31% |
| Other ethnic group | 10.1% | 4.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 9.1% | 11% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 6.6% | 4.8% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 27.5% | 29.9% |
| No religion | 27% | 24.1% |
| Christian | 27% | 34% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.8% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 45.2% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 58.9% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| No qualifications | 10.6% | 23.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 4% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.6% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.2% | 41.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 35.5% | 31.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 15.6% | 20.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 3.7% | 6.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Birmingham.
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Estate agents near Foster Way
- A&Z Properties Ltd 0.9 mi
- Robert Aston 1.0 mi
- Profectus 1.0 mi
- Dixons Lettings 1.1 mi
- Thistle Estates 1.1 mi
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