Living in Birmingham
Birmingham is a city in England.
Birmingham is a city. It is known for its strong high street and cathedral. Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands County, of England. It is the largest local authority district in England by population and the second-largest city in Britain – c…
Where is Birmingham?
- Type of place
- City
- County
- West Midlands
- Nation
- England
Birmingham at a glance
- Schools: Strong local school performance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Around average for the region
- Typical sale price: around £209k (median of 10,365 sales across the built-up area)
What Birmingham is known for
- Strong high street
- Cathedral
Frequently asked questions
What is Birmingham like to live in?
Birmingham is a city. It is known for its strong high street and cathedral. Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands County, of England. Schools here perform strongly and everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 126.2 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026.
What is Birmingham known for?
Birmingham is known for strong high street, cathedral.
Is Birmingham good for families?
Families in Birmingham have 139 rated schools within reach. Police-recorded street crime was 126.2 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Birmingham is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Birmingham likely to suit?
Birmingham may suit people who value 139 rated schools within reach and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
What are the schools like in Birmingham?
Schools here perform strongly. Birmingham has 139 rated schools within reach.
Is Birmingham a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 126.2 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Birmingham is safer or less safe than similar places.
How expensive is Birmingham?
Homes in Birmingham typically sell for around £209k, which is around average for the region. Median of 10,365 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Birmingham?
Birmingham is a city in West Midlands, England.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.