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Sub-area · Lozells West · Birmingham · West Midlands

Living in Birmingham 040D

Part of Lozells West · 2,154 residents

Birmingham 040D is a sub-area in Lozells West, 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 quartile of UK sub-areas (22nd percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,086+3.5%
vs last year
Liveability
73/100
Composite score
Safety
31/100
Higher is safer
Transport
87/100
Transit + walk
Schools
89/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1824%
18–3428%
35–4923%
50–6417%
65+9%
Population2,154
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied31%
Private rent17%
Social rent50%
Flats46%
Terraced17%
Semi-detached17%
Detached21%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person38%Couple with children16%Lone parent16%Other18%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 64.70
White13%Asian51%Black26%Mixed4%Other5%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian25%Muslim48%No religion9%Other11%
Country of birth
Born in UK61%
Born outside UK39%
General health (self-reported)
Good77%Fair15%Bad8%
Disability prevalence20%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above22%
Apprenticeship3%
No qualifications32%

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

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What's it like to rent in Birmingham 040D?

Birmingham 040D sits inside Lozells West, 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 040D 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 040D?
The median monthly rent across Birmingham 040D is £1,086.
How safe is Birmingham 040D?
Birmingham 040D has a safety score of 31/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Birmingham 040D?
Transport score: 87/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Birmingham 040D part of?
Birmingham 040D sits inside the Lozells West neighbourhood, in Birmingham, West Midlands.