Birmingham B28 area guide
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Is Birmingham B28 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B28), recorded crime is 106% above the national average, homes sell for around £288,626 on average, there are 9 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 close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 106% 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
£288,626
Population
51,087
Recorded crime
470.2
Schools
9
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Birmingham B28
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B28 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (3 of 13,074) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 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 B28, 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 (97 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in B28 (May 24–Jun 26, average 247/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 36
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 39%
- Households
- 17,267
Owned 69% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for B28.
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Birmingham B28: frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham B28 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B28), recorded crime is 106% above the national average, homes sell for around £288,626 on average, there are 9 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 close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Birmingham B28?
Recorded crime in Birmingham B28 runs at 470.2 per 1,000 properties, 106% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Birmingham B28 safe?
Crime in Birmingham B28 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Birmingham B28 runs at 470.2 per 1,000 properties, 106% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Birmingham B28?
Homes in Birmingham B28 sell for around £288,626 on average, based on 399 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Birmingham B28 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B28 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (3 of 13,074) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Birmingham B28?
There are 9 schools in Birmingham B28 (7 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Birmingham B28 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Birmingham B28, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Birmingham B28 a deprived area?
Birmingham B28 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).