Is B12 8JA a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

847 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of B12 8JA. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
372
Criminal damage & arson
70
Vehicle crime
65
Other theft
58
Drugs
57
Public order
51
Burglary
38
Anti-social behaviour
30

House prices

£234,150

Average price in Birmingham (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 2.2% year on year.

Terraced
£220,906
Semi-detached
£274,447
Detached
£441,597
Flat / maisonette
£146,467

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for B12 8JA specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near B12 8JA on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near B12 8JA on Check Food Hygiene

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