Birmingham B43 area guide
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Is Birmingham B43 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B43), recorded crime is 51% above the national average, homes sell for around £246,686 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 51% 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
£246,686
Population
40,240
Recorded crime
343.7
Schools
9
Broadband
89%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Birmingham B43
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B43 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (115 of 13,171) 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 B43, 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 (88 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in B43 (May 24–Jun 26, average 167/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 41
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 15,986
Owned 76% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for B43.
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Birmingham B43: frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham B43 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B43), recorded crime is 51% above the national average, homes sell for around £246,686 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Birmingham B43?
Recorded crime in Birmingham B43 runs at 343.7 per 1,000 properties, 51% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Birmingham B43 safe?
Crime in Birmingham B43 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Birmingham B43 runs at 343.7 per 1,000 properties, 51% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Birmingham B43?
Homes in Birmingham B43 sell for around £246,686 on average, based on 426 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Birmingham B43 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B43 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (115 of 13,171) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Birmingham B43?
There are 9 schools in Birmingham B43 (8 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Birmingham B43 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Birmingham B43, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Birmingham B43 a deprived area?
Birmingham B43 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).