Birmingham B13 area guide
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Is Birmingham B13 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B13), recorded crime is 72% above the national average, homes sell for around £319,712 on average, there are 21 schools in the area (4 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 72% above average
- B Schools80% Good/Outstanding
- D Floodmedium risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£319,712
Population
63,715
Recorded crime
392.2
Schools
21
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
Medium
Flood risk in Birmingham B13
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B13 is rated medium. Around 0.1% of properties (10 of 17,360) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in B13, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (93 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in B13 (May 24–Jun 26, average 268/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 37
- One-person households
- 35%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 23,899
Owned 59% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 23%
Census 2021 (ONS), for B13.
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Birmingham B13: frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham B13 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B13), recorded crime is 72% above the national average, homes sell for around £319,712 on average, there are 21 schools in the area (4 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Birmingham B13?
Recorded crime in Birmingham B13 runs at 392.2 per 1,000 properties, 72% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Birmingham B13 safe?
Crime in Birmingham B13 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Birmingham B13 runs at 392.2 per 1,000 properties, 72% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Birmingham B13?
Homes in Birmingham B13 sell for around £319,712 on average, based on 445 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Birmingham B13 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B13 is rated medium. Around 0.1% of properties (10 of 17,360) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Birmingham B13?
There are 21 schools in Birmingham B13 (11 primary, 5 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Birmingham B13 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Birmingham B13, 4 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Birmingham B13 a deprived area?
Birmingham B13 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).