Is B16 8BS a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1149 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of B16 8BS. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
481
Other theft
107
Shoplifting
103
Public order
97
Vehicle crime
93
Criminal damage & arson
63
Drugs
45
Anti-social behaviour
36

House prices

£234,257

Average price in Birmingham (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 2.5% year on year.

Terraced
£221,903
Semi-detached
£275,144
Detached
£443,346
Flat / maisonette
£144,814

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for B16 8BS 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 B16 8BS on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near B16 8BS on Check Food Hygiene

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