Birmingham B32 area guide
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Is Birmingham B32 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B32), recorded crime is 72% above the national average, homes sell for around £237,800 on average, there are 16 schools in the area (9 of 9 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 72% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- E Floodhigh 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
£237,800
Population
50,008
Recorded crime
392.1
Schools
16
Broadband
98%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Birmingham B32
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B32 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (6 of 18,031) 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 B32, 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 (87 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in B32 (May 24–Jun 26, average 359/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 38
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 32%
- Households
- 20,813
Owned 55% · Social rent 28% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for B32.
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Birmingham B32: frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham B32 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B32), recorded crime is 72% above the national average, homes sell for around £237,800 on average, there are 16 schools in the area (9 of 9 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Birmingham B32?
Recorded crime in Birmingham B32 runs at 392.1 per 1,000 properties, 72% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Birmingham B32 safe?
Crime in Birmingham B32 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Birmingham B32 runs at 392.1 per 1,000 properties, 72% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Birmingham B32?
Homes in Birmingham B32 sell for around £237,800 on average, based on 392 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Birmingham B32 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B32 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (6 of 18,031) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Birmingham B32?
There are 16 schools in Birmingham B32 (11 primary, 4 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Birmingham B32 any good?
Of the 9 Ofsted-rated schools in Birmingham B32, 9 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Birmingham B32 a deprived area?
Birmingham B32 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).