Living in Birmingham, West Midlands
Thinking of moving to Birmingham? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Birmingham, West Midlands - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
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Local administration around Birmingham
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Nearest GP surgeries to Birmingham
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halcyon Medical | Unit 8, 24 Martineau Place, Birmingham | 0.4 mi | 01212 039999 |
| Nechells Practice | Bloomsbury Health Centre, 63 Rupert Street, Nechells, Birmingham | 0.8 mi | 0121 4223111 |
| Babylon GP at Hand Birmingham | 121 Glover Street, Birmingham | 0.8 mi | 0330 8082217 |
| Bloomsbury Surgery | 30 Bloomsbury Street, Nechells, Birmingham | 0.9 mi | 0121 3591539 |
| Hockley Medical Practice | 60 Lion Court, Carver Street, Birmingham | 1.0 mi | 0121 5541757 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Birmingham
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | 66 High Street, Birmingham | 0.5 mi | 01212 121330 |
| Boots | Msu10, Middle Mall West, Bullring, Birmingham | 0.6 mi | 0121 6326418 |
| Bloomsbury Pharmacy | Retail Shops, Oliver Street, Nechells, Birmingham | 0.8 mi | 01213 334789 |
| J Docter | 67 Rupert Street, Nechells, Birmingham | 0.8 mi | 0121 3594172 |
| Ipharm (uk) LTD | Suite A, Cedar Point, Melvina Road, Nechells, Birmingham | 0.9 mi | 01213 668790 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Birmingham
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Surgery | The Aston Triangle, Birmingham | 0.1 mi | |
| Community Dental Services | Bchc, 3 Priestley Wharf, Holt Street, Aston, Birmingham | 0.2 mi | |
| Dental Surgery | Grenville Building, 12 Cherry Street, Birmingham | 0.5 mi | |
| Mismile Birmingham | Unit A-B, Burlington Court, 18 Lower Temple Street, Birmingham | 0.6 mi | |
| Rupert Street (dental Surgery) | 66 Rupert Street, Birmingham | 0.8 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Birmingham
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| APARTMENT 103, 1, PITT STREET | £220,000 | Flat | Nov 2025 |
| APARTMENT 302, 1, PITT STREET | £384,388 | Flat | Oct 2025 |
| 291 - 295, CORPORATION STREET | £310,000 | Detached | Apr 2008 |
| 15, BELMONT ROW | £410,000 | Detached | Sep 2006 |
| 70 | £340,000 | Detached | Oct 2001 |
| 59, DALE END | £22,000 | Flat | Mar 1995 |
| APARTMENT 309, 1, PITT STREET | £384,387 | Flat | Oct 2025 |
| APARTMENT 109, 1, PITT STREET | £371,525 | Flat | Oct 2025 |
| APARTMENT 710, 1, PITT STREET | £500,400 | Flat | Sep 2025 |
| APARTMENT 711, 1, PITT STREET | £390,000 | Flat | Sep 2025 |
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Schools in Birmingham
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Chilwell Croft Academy | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aston University Engineering Academy | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy | Good | 0.3 mi |
| BOA Digital Technologies Academy | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Aston Manor Academy | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| E-ACT Heartlands Academy | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
Broadband in Birmingham
Local Amenities in Birmingham
Parks & Green Spaces
- Park 0 mi
- Pitch 0.1 mi
- Thinktank Science Garden 0.3 mi
- Eastside City Park 0.3 mi
- Carrs Lane Park 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Co-op Food 0.4 mi
- Costcutter 0.4 mi
- Oseyo 0.6 mi
- M&S Foodhall 0.7 mi
- Spar 0.8 mi
Train Stations
- Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station 0.4 mi
- Birmingham Moor Street Rail Station 0.5 mi
- Birmingham New Street Rail Station 0.7 mi
- Duddeston Rail Station 0.8 mi
- Jewellery Quarter Rail Station 1 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Aston University Day Hospital 0.1 mi
- Birmingham Children's Hospital A&E 0.1 mi
- Birmingham Children's Hospital 0.2 mi
- Ronald McDonald House 0.2 mi
- Whitall Street Clinic 0.3 mi
Area Profile for Birmingham
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