| Council | Birmingham |
| Crime Rate | Average for a West Midlands suburb 8% below the national average. |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment |
The average house price in Short Heath is £229,838, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Short Heath house price trends over the last 30 years.
£229,838
£432,000
£124,324
£250,529
£213,118
Is Short Heath a nice place to live?
Short Heath 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 Short Heath?
Short Heath has an average crime rate for a West Midlands suburb, with around 69 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 8% below the national average, and 21% below the West Midlands average.
What are the best schools in Short Heath?
Short Heath has 45 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Christ The King Catholic Primary School and Boldmere Junior School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Twickenham Primary School and St Nicholas Catholic Primary School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Short Heath?
The majority of residents in Short Heath identify as White (British) (54%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (79%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.