Birmingham B47 area guide
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Is Birmingham B47 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B47), recorded crime is 31% below the national average, homes sell for around £421,859 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 31% below average
- 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
£421,859
Population
19,208
Recorded crime
157.7
Schools
3
Broadband
77%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Birmingham B47
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B47 is rated high. Around 2.1% of properties (108 of 5,229) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 60 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 B47, 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 (43 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in B47 (May 24–Jun 26, average 52/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 50
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 7,824
Owned 85% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 8%
Census 2021 (ONS), for B47.
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Birmingham B47: frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham B47 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B47), recorded crime is 31% below the national average, homes sell for around £421,859 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Birmingham B47?
Recorded crime in Birmingham B47 runs at 157.7 per 1,000 properties, 31% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Birmingham B47 safe?
Crime in Birmingham B47 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Birmingham B47 runs at 157.7 per 1,000 properties, 31% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Birmingham B47?
Homes in Birmingham B47 sell for around £421,859 on average, based on 137 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Birmingham B47 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B47 is rated high. Around 2.1% of properties (108 of 5,229) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 60 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Birmingham B47?
There are 3 schools in Birmingham B47 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Birmingham B47 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Birmingham B47, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Birmingham B47 a deprived area?
Birmingham B47 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).