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Sub-area · Gravelly Hill & South Erdington · Birmingham · West Midlands

Living in Birmingham 031D

Part of Gravelly Hill & South Erdington · 2,308 residents

Birmingham 031D is a sub-area in Gravelly Hill & South Erdington, Birmingham that skews 18–34 year-old and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £1,086 a month, up 3.5% on the year, with council tax in band A adding roughly £197/mo. Safety ranks in the top decile of UK sub-areas (9th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,086+3.5%
vs last year
Liveability
72/100
Composite score
Safety
12/100
Higher is safer
Transport
90/100
Transit + walk
Schools
70/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1819%
18–3429%
35–4921%
50–6419%
65+12%
Population2,308
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied45%
Private rent37%
Social rent16%
Flats40%
Terraced29%
Semi-detached22%
Detached9%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person43%Couple with children12%Lone parent15%Other9%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 56.80
White62%Asian16%Black13%Mixed6%Other3%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian45%Muslim14%No religion31%Other3%
Country of birth
Born in UK72%
Born outside UK28%
General health (self-reported)
Good75%Fair18%Bad7%
Disability prevalence21%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above28%
Apprenticeship4%
No qualifications26%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Birmingham 031D?

Birmingham 031D sits inside Gravelly Hill & South Erdington, part of the wider Birmingham council area in West Midlands. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Birmingham 031D for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Birmingham 031D?
The median monthly rent across Birmingham 031D is £1,086.
How safe is Birmingham 031D?
Birmingham 031D has a safety score of 12/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Birmingham 031D?
Transport score: 90/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Birmingham 031D part of?
Birmingham 031D sits inside the Gravelly Hill & South Erdington neighbourhood, in Birmingham, West Midlands.