Is B8 1RN a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

463 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of B8 1RN. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
211
Other theft
41
Criminal damage & arson
37
Public order
32
Vehicle crime
28
Anti-social behaviour
25
Burglary
23
Possession of weapons
20

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 B8 1RN 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 B8 1RN on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near B8 1RN on Check Food Hygiene

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