Birmingham B91 area guide
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Is Birmingham B91 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B91), recorded crime is 38% above the national average, homes sell for around £512,042 on average, there are 18 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 38% 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
£512,042
Population
50,063
Recorded crime
315.4
Schools
18
Broadband
97%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Birmingham B91
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B91 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (99 of 16,418) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 28 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 B91, 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 (124 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in B91 (May 24–Jun 26, average 224/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 20,074
Owned 80% · Social rent 5% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for B91.
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Birmingham B91: frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham B91 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B91), recorded crime is 38% above the national average, homes sell for around £512,042 on average, there are 18 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Birmingham B91?
Recorded crime in Birmingham B91 runs at 315.4 per 1,000 properties, 38% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Birmingham B91 safe?
Crime in Birmingham B91 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Birmingham B91 runs at 315.4 per 1,000 properties, 38% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Birmingham B91?
Homes in Birmingham B91 sell for around £512,042 on average, based on 531 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Birmingham B91 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B91 is rated high. Around 0.6% of properties (99 of 16,418) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 28 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Birmingham B91?
There are 18 schools in Birmingham B91 (8 primary, 4 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Birmingham B91 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Birmingham B91, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Birmingham B91 a deprived area?
Birmingham B91 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).