West Midlands
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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Schools good or betterThe number of nearby schools rated Ofsted "Good" or "Outstanding" (grades 1 and 2). Straight-line distance, not catchment.
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Pollen forecast for Birmingham
Today
Moderate
Grass 3
Tree 0
Weed 3
Tue
Moderate
Grass 3
Tree 0
Weed 3
Wed
Moderate
Grass 3
Tree 0
Weed 3
Thu
Moderate
Grass 2
Tree 0
Weed 3
Fri
None
Grass 0
Tree 0
Weed 0
Pollen data from Google Pollen. Index runs 0 (none) to 5 (very high).
Local administration around Birmingham
Birmingham City Council
Local council
Birmingham Ladywood
Parliamentary constituency
Nechells
Ward
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
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 |
| 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 220, 1, PITT STREET | £265,000 | Flat | Sep 2025 |
| APARTMENT 518, 1, PITT STREET | £242,250 | Flat | Sep 2025 |
| APARTMENT 513, 1, PITT STREET | £237,500 | Flat | Sep 2025 |
| APARTMENT 612, 1, PITT STREET | £372,000 | Flat | Aug 2025 |
| APARTMENT 520, 1, PITT STREET | £261,250 | Flat | Aug 2025 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
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
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Max Download
18 Mbps
Median DownloadThe middle of Ofcom's predicted download speeds across the addresses in this area (half are faster, half slower). Predicted availability, not a live line test - your actual speed depends on your provider and line.
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Local Amenities in Birmingham
Parks & Green Spaces
- Park 0 mi
- Pitch 0.1 mi
- Pitch 0.1 mi
- Park 0.2 mi
- Thinktank Science Garden 0.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Co-op Food 0.4 mi
- Costcutter 0.4 mi
- Oseyo 0.6 mi
- M&S Foodhall 0.7 mi
- Costcutter 0.7 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
Restaurants
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Centre (Exchange Square) hotel 0.3 mi
- Donuts N Chai 0.4 mi
- Clayton Hotel Birmingham 0.4 mi
- The Square Peg - JD Wetherspoon 0.4 mi
- Premier Inn Birmingham City - Aston hotel 0.4 mi
Cafes
- Perch 0.2 mi
- Boston Tea Party Birmingham 0.2 mi
- 200 Degrees Coffee Shop & Barista School 0.4 mi
- Rising Cafe 0.5 mi
- ONE1 0.5 mi
Pubs
- Conference Aston - Hotel and Conference Centre 0.1 mi
- The Bull 0.2 mi
- The Wolf 0.5 mi
- The Barrel Store by Attic Brew Co 0.5 mi
- MELVICS MEMBER LOUNGE 0.5 mi
GP Surgeries
- Optegra - Laser Eye Surgery & Cataract Surgery Birmingham 0.1 mi
- Halcyon Medical Centre 0.4 mi
- Boots Hearingcare Birmingham High Street 0.5 mi
- Boots Opticians 0.5 mi
- Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care 0.5 mi
Gyms
- The Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre 0.2 mi
- Aston University Sports Centre 0.2 mi
- PureGym Birmingham Snow Hill 0.3 mi
- Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - Snow Hill by IHG 0.3 mi
- Kingdom Gym Birmingham 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Carepoint pharmacy 0.3 mi
- Carepoint pharmacy 0.4 mi
- Boots Pharmacy 0.5 mi
- Ultiman 0.6 mi
- THC cannabis and weed delivery dispensary 0.6 mi
Planning & Heritage in Birmingham
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