Birmingham B61 area guide
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Is Birmingham B61 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B61), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £335,266 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (7 of 7 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 1% below 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
£335,266
Population
42,186
Recorded crime
224.5
Schools
13
Broadband
86%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Birmingham B61
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B61 is rated high. Around 3.8% of properties (552 of 14,406) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 337 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 B61, 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 (98 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in B61 (May 24–Jun 26, average 204/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 17,917
Owned 71% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for B61.
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Birmingham B61: frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham B61 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B61), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £335,266 on average, there are 13 schools in the area (7 of 7 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Birmingham B61?
Recorded crime in Birmingham B61 runs at 224.5 per 1,000 properties, 1% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Birmingham B61 safe?
Crime in Birmingham B61 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Birmingham B61 runs at 224.5 per 1,000 properties, 1% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Birmingham B61?
Homes in Birmingham B61 sell for around £335,266 on average, based on 380 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Birmingham B61 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B61 is rated high. Around 3.8% of properties (552 of 14,406) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 337 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Birmingham B61?
There are 13 schools in Birmingham B61 (7 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Birmingham B61 any good?
Of the 7 Ofsted-rated schools in Birmingham B61, 7 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Birmingham B61 a deprived area?
Birmingham B61 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).