Birmingham B73 area guide
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Is Birmingham B73 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B73), recorded crime is 69% above the national average, homes sell for around £503,240 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (5 of 5 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).
- E Safetycrime 69% 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
£503,240
Population
35,429
Recorded crime
384.9
Schools
8
Broadband
93%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Birmingham B73
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B73 is rated high. Around 1.9% of properties (211 of 11,150) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 142 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 B73, 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 (95 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in B73 (May 24–Jun 26, average 211/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 45
- One-person households
- 31%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 14,832
Owned 74% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for B73.
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Birmingham B73: frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham B73 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B73), recorded crime is 69% above the national average, homes sell for around £503,240 on average, there are 8 schools in the area (5 of 5 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 B73?
Recorded crime in Birmingham B73 runs at 384.9 per 1,000 properties, 69% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Birmingham B73 safe?
Crime in Birmingham B73 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Birmingham B73 runs at 384.9 per 1,000 properties, 69% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Birmingham B73?
Homes in Birmingham B73 sell for around £503,240 on average, based on 324 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Birmingham B73 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B73 is rated high. Around 1.9% of properties (211 of 11,150) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 142 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Birmingham B73?
There are 8 schools in Birmingham B73 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Birmingham B73 any good?
Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Birmingham B73, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Birmingham B73 a deprived area?
Birmingham B73 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).