Living in B45, Birmingham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around B45 in Birmingham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Birmingham: £234,150, up 2.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around B45
127 recorded home sales on the streets around central B45 in the last 2 years, with a median of £240,000 and a range from £85,000 to £520,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 CHADWICK AVENUE, B45 8ED | semi-detached | £184,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 56 EACHWAY LANE, B45 9LG | terraced | £190,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| FLAT 1 HILL COURT, 230 LEACH GREEN LANE, B45 8DT | flat-maisonette | £160,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 171 KENDAL RISE ROAD, B45 9PU | terraced | £235,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 14 WATERHAYNES CLOSE, B45 9LE | semi-detached | £277,500 | 2026-05-01 |
| 203 LEACH GREEN LANE, B45 8EB | semi-detached | £375,000 | 2026-05-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
33 schools within 3 miles , of which 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Rednal Hill Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Colmers Farm Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Reaside Academy | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
24 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.1% |
| Skilled trades | 13.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.2% |
| Elementary occupations | 11.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
143 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central B45 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Birmingham's figures.
Common questions about B45
What is the average house price in B45?
The average sold price in Birmingham is £234,150 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in B45?
Prices in Birmingham are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in B45?
The median of 127 recorded sales around central B45 in the last 2 years is £240,000, ranging from £85,000 to £520,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in B45?
33 schools sit within 3 miles of central B45, and 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in B45?
143 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B45 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is B45 at risk of flooding?
Central B45 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is B45 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 85% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £240,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 143 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is B45 safe?
143 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B45 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? B45 or B31, B45 or B38, B45 or B48.
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