Postcode sector · B23 5

Birmingham B23 5 area guide

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Is Birmingham B23 5 a good place to live?

In Birmingham (B23 5), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £201,261 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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
£201,261
from 186 sales
Population
33,124
Deprivation decile 2/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
277.8
per 1,000 · +4% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
3 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
98%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Birmingham B23 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B23 5 is rated high. Around 1.0% of properties (83 of 7,979) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 29 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 average (mean) sold price in B23 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (47 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in B23 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 102/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 37
One-person households: 35%
Households with children: 33%
Households: 13,523

Owned 52% · Social rent 27% · Private rent 18%

Census 2021 (ONS), for B23 5.

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Birmingham B23 5: frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham B23 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Birmingham B23 5?

Recorded crime in Birmingham B23 5 runs at 277.8 per 1,000 properties, 4% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Birmingham B23 5 safe?

Crime in Birmingham B23 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Birmingham B23 5 runs at 277.8 per 1,000 properties, 4% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Birmingham B23 5?

Homes in Birmingham B23 5 sell for around £201,261 on average, based on 186 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Birmingham B23 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B23 5 is rated high. Around 1.0% of properties (83 of 7,979) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 29 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Birmingham B23 5?

There are 5 schools in Birmingham B23 5 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Birmingham B23 5 a deprived area?

Birmingham B23 5 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).