Birmingham B24 area guide
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Is Birmingham B24 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B24), recorded crime is 92% above the national average, homes sell for around £323,786 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (4 of 4 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 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 92% 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
£323,786
Population
39,324
Recorded crime
438.5
Schools
9
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Birmingham B24
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B24 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (81 of 14,623) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 32 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 B24, 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 (76 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in B24 (May 24–Jun 26, average 268/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 38
- One-person households
- 35%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 15,889
Owned 53% · Social rent 23% · Private rent 23%
Census 2021 (ONS), for B24.
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Birmingham B24: frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham B24 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B24), recorded crime is 92% above the national average, homes sell for around £323,786 on average, there are 9 schools in the area (4 of 4 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 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Birmingham B24?
Recorded crime in Birmingham B24 runs at 438.5 per 1,000 properties, 92% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Birmingham B24 safe?
Crime in Birmingham B24 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Birmingham B24 runs at 438.5 per 1,000 properties, 92% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Birmingham B24?
Homes in Birmingham B24 sell for around £323,786 on average, based on 432 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Birmingham B24 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B24 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (81 of 14,623) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 32 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Birmingham B24?
There are 9 schools in Birmingham B24 (7 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Birmingham B24 any good?
Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Birmingham B24, 4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Birmingham B24 a deprived area?
Birmingham B24 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).