| Council | Birmingham |
| Crime Rate | Above Average for a UK city 27% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families |
The average house price in Birmingham is £250,045, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Birmingham house price trends over the last 30 years.
£250,045
£460,009
£145,433
£290,860
£230,858
Is Birmingham a nice place to live?
Birmingham is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+.
How safe is Birmingham?
Birmingham has an above average crime rate for a UK city, with around 95 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 27% above the national average, and 10% above the West Midlands average.
What are the best schools in Birmingham?
Birmingham has 660 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Shireland Hall Primary Academy, St Paul's School for Girls. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include High Meadow Community School and Annie Lennard Primary School. Note: 47 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Birmingham?
Birmingham has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (76%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.