Birmingham's Stark Wealth Divide Revealed in Just Three Miles Thursday, June 11, 2026 birmingham wealth inequality sparkhill edgbaston income poverty affluence diversity economy Birmingham starkly showcases the extremes of economic disparity within a mere three-mile stretch. On one end lies Sparkhill, recently identified as one of England’s poorest neighborhoods, grappling with high … Read More
Poorest and Poshest Streets in Birmingham: Just Three Miles Apart Sunday, June 7, 2026 birmingham poverty wealth childpoverty sparkhill edgbaston incomeinequality community livingstandards socialdivide In Birmingham, the stark contrast between wealth and poverty unfolds just three miles apart, highlighting a city divided by fortune yet united by proximity. Sparkhill, recently named the poorest area not only in Birmingham … Read More
Birmingham City Council Raises £1.58m from Swift Property Sales Following Auction Tuesday, March 31, 2026 birmingham council property sales auction hockley edgbaston newtown commercial assets Birmingham City Council has successfully raised approximately £1.58 million through a series of rapid property sales following last week’s auction. The council secured deals for five distinct assets, demonstrating a … Read More
£45 Million Birmingham Development to Feature Gym, Cinema, and Juice Bar Wednesday, March 18, 2026 development birmingham studenthousing haüs edgbaston merciarealestate yugo pbsa regeneration accommodation Mercia Real Estate (MRE) has received the green light for the second phase of its ambitious £45 million student living development in the heart of Birmingham. Located at 12 Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, the project will expand … Read More
Birmingham Resident Left Without Water for Over a Week After Leak at Wickets Tower Wednesday, March 11, 2026 birmingham leak wateroutage edgbaston wicketstower residents council repair disruption communication A frustrated resident of Birmingham’s Wickets Tower, Jemma, has been unable to leave her flat or enjoy her time off after a persistent water leak left her building without running water for more than a week. The trouble began … Read More
Inside the Midlands’ Most Exclusive Villages Where House Prices Have Dropped Significantly Monday, March 9, 2026 midlands housing realestate propertyprices b94 b93 edgbaston hockleyheath tanworthinarden westmidlands Latest housing market data reveals an unsettling trend for residents of some of the Midlands’ most prestigious villages. The B94 postcode area, known for its leafy landscapes, quiet streets, and low crime rates, has … Read More