Is B18 5SH a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

800 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
383
Criminal damage & arson
82
Vehicle crime
61
Public order
59
Other theft
46
Anti-social behaviour
35
Drugs
35
Burglary
24

House prices

£234,867

Average price in Birmingham (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 1.5% year on year.

Terraced
£223,462
Semi-detached
£276,268
Detached
£444,169
Flat / maisonette
£143,861

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for B18 5SH 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 5SH on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near B18 5SH on Check Food Hygiene

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