Postcode sector · B97 6

Birmingham B97 6 area guide

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Is Birmingham B97 6 a good place to live?

In Birmingham (B97 6), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £278,670 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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
£278,670
from 191 sales
Population
21,809
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
269.2
per 1,000 · +1% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
93%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
4.4% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Birmingham B97 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B97 6 is rated high. Around 4.4% of properties (284 of 6,411) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 129 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 average (mean) sold price in B97 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (28 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in B97 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 77/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 39
One-person households: 27%
Households with children: 31%
Households: 8,753

Owned 65% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 15%

Census 2021 (ONS), for B97 6.

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Birmingham B97 6: frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham B97 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Birmingham B97 6?

Recorded crime in Birmingham B97 6 runs at 269.2 per 1,000 properties, 1% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Birmingham B97 6 safe?

Crime in Birmingham B97 6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Birmingham B97 6 runs at 269.2 per 1,000 properties, 1% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Birmingham B97 6?

Homes in Birmingham B97 6 sell for around £278,670 on average, based on 191 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Birmingham B97 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Birmingham B97 6 is rated high. Around 4.4% of properties (284 of 6,411) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 129 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Birmingham B97 6?

There are 4 schools in Birmingham B97 6 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Birmingham B97 6 a deprived area?

Birmingham B97 6 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).