The average house price in Birchfield is £200,581, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Birchfield house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Birchfield a nice place to live?
Birchfield is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Birchfield?
Birchfield has a high crime rate for a West Midlands suburb, with around 154 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 106% above the national average, and 79% above the West Midlands average.
What are the best schools in Birchfield?
Birchfield has 72 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include King Edward VI Handsworth School, King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy, Eden Boys' School, Birmingham. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Westminster Primary School and St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Birchfield?
Birchfield has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (57%). The most common religion is Muslim (56%).