| Council | Sandwell |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife |
| Demographics | 🏠 Homeowner Families |
£246,873
£364,626
£134,584
£248,112
£228,813
Is Great Barr a nice place to live?
Great Barr is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in West Midlands. It particularly appeals to homeowner families. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
How safe is Great Barr?
Great Barr has a low crime rate of 60.9 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average. Crime hotspots have been reported near Arran Close, as reported by West Midlands Police.
What are the best schools in Great Barr?
Great Barr has 59 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School, St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly, Queen Mary's Grammar School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Eaton Valley Primary School and Joseph Leckie Academy. Note: 7 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Great Barr?
The majority of residents in Great Barr identify as White (British) (54%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (84%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.