Is Gib Heath a good place to live?
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In Gib Heath (B18 5), recorded crime is 14% above the national average, homes sell for around £191,886 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (0 of 1 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 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 14% above 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
£191,886
Population
16,561
Recorded crime
305.1
Schools
2
Broadband
95%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Gib Heath B18 5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Gib Heath B18 5 is rated high. Around 6.4% of properties (163 of 2,559) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 84 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 B18 5, 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 (14 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in B18 5 (May 24–Jun 26, average 45/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 31
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 36%
- Households
- 6,127
Owned 28% · Social rent 39% · Private rent 32%
Census 2021 (ONS), for B18 5.
Browse postcodes
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Gib Heath B18 5: frequently asked questions
Is Gib Heath B18 5 a good place to live?
In Gib Heath (B18 5), recorded crime is 14% above the national average, homes sell for around £191,886 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (0 of 1 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 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Gib Heath B18 5?
Recorded crime in Gib Heath B18 5 runs at 305.1 per 1,000 properties, 14% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Gib Heath B18 5 safe?
Crime in Gib Heath B18 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Gib Heath B18 5 runs at 305.1 per 1,000 properties, 14% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Gib Heath B18 5?
Homes in Gib Heath B18 5 sell for around £191,886 on average, based on 35 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Gib Heath B18 5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Gib Heath B18 5 is rated high. Around 6.4% of properties (163 of 2,559) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 84 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Gib Heath B18 5?
There are 2 schools in Gib Heath B18 5 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Gib Heath B18 5 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Gib Heath B18 5, 0 (0%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Gib Heath B18 5 a deprived area?
Gib Heath B18 5 sits in deprivation decile 1 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).