Four Oaks
Birmingham 002 · 4 sub-areas · 7,089 residents
Birmingham 002 is a largely residential part of Birmingham, home to around 7,100 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for roughly £990 a month — noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed — and owner-occupation runs high at 77%, giving it more of a settled, suburban feel than much of the city. Around two in five residents hold a degree.
Four Oaks is a commuter neighbourhood within Birmingham — train into Birmingham runs in around 35 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Four Oaks?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,086 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Four Oaks in Birmingham
Living in Four Oaks
This part of Birmingham sits well up the city's socioeconomic gradient. The neighbourhood scores an IMD decile of 8.1 out of 10, meaning it's among the less deprived areas in England, and that shows in the housing stock and demographics. Three-quarters of homes are owner-occupied, the population skews slightly older than city norms, and a significant share of working-age residents appear to work from home — nearly four in ten on the last count.
Rents here are genuinely affordable by national standards. A 2-bed runs around £990 a month, below the UK median of roughly £1,200. Even so, the rent-to-take-home ratio sits at around 56%, which reflects the fact that local resident salaries — a median of around £30,200 a year — are modest. Stretching to a 3-bed pushes you to about £1,120, still competitive for Birmingham.
The demographic picture is notably settled. Over a quarter of residents are aged 65 or older, single-person households account for roughly one in three, and the area is relatively homogeneous by Birmingham standards — around 92% UK-born, with an ethnic diversity index of 26, well below the city average. That said, 41% hold a degree, which is a respectable figure and points to a professionally employed, if locally rooted, population.
For day-to-day practicality, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 700 metres away — about a nine-minute walk — and the public-transport commute into Birmingham city centre takes around 35 minutes. Broadband is fully gigabit-capable across the neighbourhood, with no properties below the minimum usage standard. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Birmingham 002 a nice place to live?
- For a quieter, owner-occupied corner of Birmingham, it's a solid choice. The neighbourhood ranks in the top 20% least deprived areas in England (IMD decile 8.1), crime is below the national average, and broadband is fully gigabit-capable. The trade-off is that school quality within catchment distance is well below the national norm, so families should check individual school ratings carefully.
- What is the rent in Birmingham 002?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £820 a month, a two-bedroom around £990, and a three-bedroom about £1,120. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 3.5% over the past year. At these levels, you're paying noticeably below the UK median for a 2-bed.
- Is Birmingham 002 safe?
- Relatively yes — around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, compared to the UK national rate of roughly 80. For Birmingham, which has higher-crime inner areas, this neighbourhood sits in the calmer part of the range. Low deprivation levels (IMD decile 8.1) generally keep acquisitive crime down.
- What's the commute from Birmingham 002 to Birmingham city centre?
- By public transport it takes around 35 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 700 metres away — roughly a nine-minute walk. Bear in mind that around half of residents commute by car rather than public transport, and nearly 40% work from home, so the pressure on public transport is lighter than those commute times might suggest.
- Who lives in Birmingham 002?
- Mainly older, settled owner-occupiers — over a quarter of residents are 65 or older, and three-quarters own their home. Around 41% hold a degree. It's a relatively homogeneous area by Birmingham standards, with 92% of residents UK-born. Single-person households make up about a third of all homes.
- What schools are near Birmingham 002?
- There are 31 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 38% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 1.5 km away. If schools are a priority, it's worth checking individual catchment areas with Birmingham City Council's admissions team rather than relying on proximity alone.
- How does Birmingham 002 compare to other Birmingham neighbourhoods on affordability?
- It sits in the more affordable range for Birmingham — a 2-bed at around £990 a month is below the UK median of roughly £1,200. However, with a local median salary of around £30,200, the rent-to-take-home ratio still stretches to about 56%, so affordability is relative. The area is more of a buyers' market than a renters' one, with 77% owner-occupation.