Postcode sector · B46 3

Birmingham B46 3 area guide

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Is Birmingham B46 3 a good place to live?

In Birmingham (B46 3), recorded crime is 77% below the national average, homes sell for around £301,535 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, 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.

Flood risk in Birmingham B46 3

Birmingham B46 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~1,903 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

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)

1995: £68,131 (47 sales)1996: £74,530 (54 sales)1997: £98,075 (68 sales)1998: £99,295 (52 sales)1999: £96,788 (61 sales)2000: £109,511 (49 sales)2001: £114,776 (43 sales)2002: £128,547 (93 sales)2003: £160,802 (81 sales)2004: £170,709 (58 sales)2005: £190,083 (49 sales)2006: £203,721 (45 sales)2007: £214,063 (52 sales)2008: £225,514 (49 sales)2009: £189,885 (27 sales)2010: £196,975 (34 sales)2011: £192,379 (33 sales)2012: £196,603 (26 sales)2013: £190,043 (35 sales)2014: £191,956 (63 sales)2015: £223,885 (127 sales)2016: £280,599 (91 sales)2017: £296,453 (55 sales)2018: £397,595 (61 sales)2019: £282,666 (54 sales)2020: £262,579 (53 sales)2021: £265,463 (61 sales)2022: £321,600 (69 sales)2023: £313,810 (42 sales)2024: £301,535 (52 sales)2025: £292,592 (75 sales)2026: £283,875 (8 sales) 2026: £283,875 (8 sales) — part year so far £397,595 £68,131 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in B46 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (8 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 8 crimesJun 24: 5 crimesJul 24: 15 crimesAug 24: 14 crimesSep 24: 21 crimesOct 24: 30 crimesNov 24: 12 crimesDec 24: 24 crimesJan 25: 9 crimesFeb 25: 8 crimesMar 25: 16 crimesApr 25: 10 crimesMay 25: 10 crimesJun 25: 5 crimesJul 25: 8 crimesAug 25: 16 crimesSep 25: 12 crimesOct 25: 14 crimesNov 25: 12 crimesDec 25: 10 crimesJan 26: 4 crimesFeb 26: 6 crimesMar 26: 16 crimesApr 26: 6 crimes Apr 26: 6 crimes 30 4 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in B46 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 12/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
50
One-person households
33%
Households with children
23%
Households
2,450

Owned 68% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 19%

Census 2021 (ONS), for B46 3.

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Birmingham B46 3: frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham B46 3 a good place to live?

In Birmingham (B46 3), recorded crime is 77% below the national average, homes sell for around £301,535 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, 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 B46 3?

Recorded crime in Birmingham B46 3 runs at 61.9 per 1,000 properties, 77% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Birmingham B46 3 safe?

Crime in Birmingham B46 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Birmingham B46 3 runs at 61.9 per 1,000 properties, 77% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Birmingham B46 3?

Homes in Birmingham B46 3 sell for around £301,535 on average, based on 52 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Birmingham B46 3 at risk of flooding?

Birmingham B46 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~1,903 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Birmingham B46 3?

There are 4 schools in Birmingham B46 3 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Birmingham B46 3 a deprived area?

Birmingham B46 3 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).