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What's it like to live in Birmingham?

An overview of Birmingham around B1 1BBschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

BirminghamBuilt on official UK data

Overall area score

35/ 100

Moderate

A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.

How Birmingham scores

Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.

Safety

44/ 100

Moderate

Schools

73/ 100

Good

Environment

20/ 100

Lower

What's around Birmingham

Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.

Schools

  • Schools nearby20
  • Rated Outstanding1
  • Rated Good7
  • Requires improvement1
  • Closest: University College Birmingham · Not applicable

Health & NHS

  • GP surgeries3nearest Halcyon Medical
  • Dentists3nearest Mismile Birmingham
  • Pharmacies3nearest Boots
  • Hospitals3nearest Birmingham Children'S Hospital

Getting around

  • Bus stops3nearest Edmund St / Art Gallery · 70 m
  • Train stations3nearest Birmingham Snow Hill · 450 m
  • Tram stops3nearest Saint Paul's · 760 m

Everyday amenities

  • Food shops4nearest Simply Local · 150 m
  • Restaurants & cafés4nearest Birmingham Museums Trust · 20 m
  • Pubs & bars4nearest Theatrix · 110 m
  • Parks & green spaces4nearest City Centre Gardens · 400 m
  • Banks & ATMs3nearest Co-op Bank Birmingham · 110 m

Local context

Environmental and civic details recorded for Birmingham in public datasets.

Air quality
Poor
Green space
Low
Ward
Ladywood
Council
Birmingham
MP
Shabana Mahmood
Conservation area
COLMORE ROW AND ENVIRONS CONSERVATION AREA
Listed buildings within 500 m
118

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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around B1 1BB. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.