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Sub-area · Summerfield · Birmingham · West Midlands

Living in Birmingham 053D

Part of Summerfield · 2,048 residents

Birmingham 053D is a sub-area in Summerfield, Birmingham that skews 18–34 year-old and social-rent dominant. 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 (14th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,086+3.5%
vs last year
Liveability
85/100
Composite score
Safety
19/100
Higher is safer
Transport
94/100
Transit + walk
Schools
83/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1824%
18–3432%
35–4922%
50–6412%
65+11%
Population2,048
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied28%
Private rent18%
Social rent54%
Flats15%
Terraced46%
Semi-detached28%
Detached10%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person26%Couple with children22%Lone parent28%Other9%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 73.30
White28%Asian30%Black30%Mixed7%Other5%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian32%Muslim41%No religion16%Other5%
Country of birth
Born in UK64%
Born outside UK36%
General health (self-reported)
Good72%Fair20%Bad9%
Disability prevalence28%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above21%
Apprenticeship5%
No qualifications34%

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

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What's it like to rent in Birmingham 053D?

Birmingham 053D sits inside Summerfield, 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 053D 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 053D?
The median monthly rent across Birmingham 053D is £1,086.
How safe is Birmingham 053D?
Birmingham 053D has a safety score of 19/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Birmingham 053D?
Transport score: 94/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Birmingham 053D part of?
Birmingham 053D sits inside the Summerfield neighbourhood, in Birmingham, West Midlands.