Is B18 5BD a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

956 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of B18 5BD. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
409
Other theft
104
Vehicle crime
82
Public order
80
Criminal damage & arson
68
Anti-social behaviour
39
Shoplifting
33
Burglary
30

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 B18 5BD 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 B18 5BD on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near B18 5BD on Check Food Hygiene

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