South Drive, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B5 7RU.
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At a glance
4 property sales on South Drive, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. The most recent sale was on 7 Apr 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £279,449. Recorded sale prices on South Drive range from £250,000 to £325,296. 75% of homes sold here were freehold and 25% leasehold.
House prices on South Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. South Drive 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: 75% freehold and 25% leasehold across 4 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £279,449 | 7 Apr 2025 |
Sold prices on South Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, South Drive B5 7RU | 7 Apr 2025 | £325,296 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, South Drive B5 7RU | 2 Jun 2023 | £250,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 9, South Drive B5 7RU | 30 Apr 2021 | £255,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, South Drive B5 7RU | 5 Feb 2020 | £287,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
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.
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Crime and flood risk near South Drive
Crime
252 crimes were reported within about a mile of South Drive 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 | 91 |
| Vehicle crime | 25 |
| Burglary | 22 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 18 |
| Other theft | 18 |
| Public order | 15 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
South Drive is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Cole Flood alert area
- River Rea Flood alert area
- River Rea at Edgbaston Flood warning area
- River Rea at Stirchley Flood warning area
- Bourn Brook at Selly Oak 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 South Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Ballet School 185 pupils | Other independent school | 11–19 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Red Boots School (National Institute of Conductive Education) 19 pupils | Other independent special school | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Priory School 330 pupils | Other independent school | 0–18 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| King Edward's School 815 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Jakeman Nursery School 99 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| SS John and Monica Catholic Primary School 199 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| King Edward VI High School for Girls 664 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 11–19 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| New Perspectives School 32 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | 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
- Moseley Village station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- University station 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
- Kings Heath station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Five Ways (West Midlands Metro) 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- South Drive (adj, Pershore Road) 1 min walk
- Priory Road (after, Bristol Road) 3 min walk
- Priory Road (after, Pershore Road) 3 min walk
- Tally Ho Police Training (opp, Priory Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Selly Park Surgery
2 Reaview Drive, Selly Park, Birmingham · 0.7 mi - Strensham Road Surgery
4 Strensham Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham · 0.7 mi - Bellevue Medical Centre
6 Bellevue, Edgbaston, Birmingham · 0.9 mi - Firstcare Practice
Balsall Heath Health Centre, 43 Edward Road, Birmingham · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Edgbaston Birmingham · 0.2 mi
- Asda Express Asda Edgbaston Express · 0.3 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Birmingham Hollies Croft · 0.3 mi
- Spar PFS Spar - Platinum Retail-Kensington Service Station · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Zain The Chemist · 0.5 mi
- Fakir Pharmacy Cannon Hill · 0.6 mi
- Shire Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Selly Park Dental Centre · 0.6 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.9 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 South Drive
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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