Birmingham B97 area guide
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Is Birmingham B97 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B97), recorded crime is 37% above the national average, homes sell for around £280,078 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (1 of 3 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 37% above average
- D Schools33% 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
£280,078
Population
49,213
Recorded crime
311.5
Schools
11
Broadband
90%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Birmingham B97
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B97 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (289 of 18,478) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 132 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 B97, 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 (109 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in B97 (May 24–Jun 26, average 326/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 20,526
Owned 68% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 15%
Census 2021 (ONS), for B97.
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Birmingham B97: frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham B97 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B97), recorded crime is 37% above the national average, homes sell for around £280,078 on average, there are 11 schools in the area (1 of 3 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Birmingham B97?
Recorded crime in Birmingham B97 runs at 311.5 per 1,000 properties, 37% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Birmingham B97 safe?
Crime in Birmingham B97 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Birmingham B97 runs at 311.5 per 1,000 properties, 37% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Birmingham B97?
Homes in Birmingham B97 sell for around £280,078 on average, based on 638 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Birmingham B97 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B97 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (289 of 18,478) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 132 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Birmingham B97?
There are 11 schools in Birmingham B97 (7 primary, 3 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Birmingham B97 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Birmingham B97, 1 (33%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Birmingham B97 a deprived area?
Birmingham B97 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).