Birmingham B78 area guide
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Is Birmingham B78 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B78), recorded crime is 34% below the national average, homes sell for around £382,730 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (3 of 5 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).
- B Safetycrime 34% below average
- C Schools60% 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
£382,730
Population
41,159
Recorded crime
151.0
Schools
11
Broadband
64%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Birmingham B78
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B78 is rated high. Around 13.6% of properties (1,927 of 14,197) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 158 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 B78, 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 (98 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in B78 (May 24–Jun 26, average 130/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 17,095
Owned 70% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for B78.
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Birmingham B78: frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham B78 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B78), recorded crime is 34% below the national average, homes sell for around £382,730 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (3 of 5 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 B78?
Recorded crime in Birmingham B78 runs at 151.0 per 1,000 properties, 34% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Birmingham B78 safe?
Crime in Birmingham B78 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Birmingham B78 runs at 151.0 per 1,000 properties, 34% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Birmingham B78?
Homes in Birmingham B78 sell for around £382,730 on average, based on 411 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Birmingham B78 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B78 is rated high. Around 13.6% of properties (1,927 of 14,197) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 158 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Birmingham B78?
There are 11 schools in Birmingham B78 (9 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Birmingham B78 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Birmingham B78, 3 (60%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Birmingham B78 a deprived area?
Birmingham B78 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).