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B44 0 area guide

Who lives in B44 0, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Birmingham
Region
West Midlands
Population
26,720 (2024)
At a glance

What B44 0 is like

The B44 0 postcode sector in Birmingham covers 237 live postcodes and is home to about 26,720 people across 17 census neighbourhoods. 55.2% of households own their home, 17% rent privately and 26.3% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 5–9, and 49.4% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is in the top bands nationally. Homes in B44 0 sold for a median of £198,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How B44 0 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
2.4/ 10

More deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
8/ 10

Higher than most — 53.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£198,000

Median over 82 sales in B44 0, +2.1% on the year before.

TransportMore
3.0/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 52 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 9 rated schools in B44 0 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£43,615

Average a year, before tax — higher than 22% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Higher crime than mostLook closer

    53.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.

  2. 02
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.4 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

  3. 03
    A lot of social housingLook closer

    26.3% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.

  4. 04
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

B44 0 FAQs

01
Is B44 0 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 2.4 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 53.9 per 1,000 people a year, band 8 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10 (limited).
02
How much does a house cost in B44 0?

The median sale price over the last year was £198,000.

Homes in B44 0 sold for a median of £198,000 across 82 sales in the year to August 2026, +2.1% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is B44 0 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 53.9 offences per 1,000 people a year around B44 0, well above the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 8 of 10.
04
Who lives in B44 0?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 5–9, at 7.4% of residents. 55.2% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (43%).
05
Which council covers B44 0?

B44 0 is in Birmingham.

B44 0 is in Birmingham, in West Midlands. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is B44 0?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 52 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 3.0 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Wylde Green Rail Station, 1.8 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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