Is Nechells a good place to live?
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In Nechells (B7 5), recorded crime is 104% above the national average, homes sell for around £2,266,555 on average, there are 5 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 a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 104% 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
£2,266,555
Population
10,911
Recorded crime
546.1
Schools
5
Broadband
96%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Nechells B7 5
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Nechells B7 5 is rated high. Around 4.9% of properties (129 of 2,643) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 70 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 B7 5, 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 (6 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in B7 5 (May 24–Jun 26, average 71/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 29
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 42%
- Households
- 3,770
Owned 23% · Social rent 63% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for B7 5.
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Nechells B7 5: frequently asked questions
Is Nechells B7 5 a good place to live?
In Nechells (B7 5), recorded crime is 104% above the national average, homes sell for around £2,266,555 on average, there are 5 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 a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 1/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Nechells B7 5?
Recorded crime in Nechells B7 5 runs at 546.1 per 1,000 properties, 104% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Nechells B7 5 safe?
Crime in Nechells B7 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Nechells B7 5 runs at 546.1 per 1,000 properties, 104% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Nechells B7 5?
Homes in Nechells B7 5 sell for around £2,266,555 on average, based on 22 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Nechells B7 5 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Nechells B7 5 is rated high. Around 4.9% of properties (129 of 2,643) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 70 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Nechells B7 5?
There are 5 schools in Nechells B7 5 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Nechells B7 5 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Nechells B7 5, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Nechells B7 5 a deprived area?
Nechells B7 5 sits in deprivation decile 1 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).