Is B5 7JL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1765 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of B5 7JL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
717
Shoplifting
224
Public order
148
Other theft
135
Drugs
95
Vehicle crime
92
Criminal damage & arson
90
Anti-social behaviour
65

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 B5 7JL 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 B5 7JL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near B5 7JL on Check Food Hygiene

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