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Sub-area · West Heath · Birmingham · West Midlands

Living in Birmingham 131C

Part of West Heath · 1,500 residents

Birmingham 131C is a sub-area in West Heath, Birmingham that skews 18–34 year-old and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £1,086 a month, up 3.5% on the year, with council tax in band B adding roughly £197/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (73rd percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,086+3.5%
vs last year
Liveability
94/100
Composite score
Safety
85/100
Higher is safer
Transport
65/100
Transit + walk
Schools
73/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1820%
18–3423%
35–4918%
50–6421%
65+18%
Population1,500
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied82%
Private rent12%
Social rent4%
Flats0%
Terraced31%
Semi-detached67%
Detached2%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person26%Couple with children20%Lone parent14%Other4%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 13.90
White93%Asian2%Black1%Mixed3%Other2%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian52%Muslim2%No religion40%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK97%
Born outside UK3%
General health (self-reported)
Good84%Fair12%Bad4%
Disability prevalence16%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above25%
Apprenticeship6%
No qualifications18%

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

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What's it like to rent in Birmingham 131C?

Birmingham 131C sits inside West Heath, 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

Read the dimensional ranks above for the canonical view of where this sub-area excels and where it lags. Any qualitative spin should follow from those numbers.

Who is Birmingham 131C 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 131C?
The median monthly rent across Birmingham 131C is £1,086.
How safe is Birmingham 131C?
Birmingham 131C has a safety score of 85/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Birmingham 131C?
Transport score: 65/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Birmingham 131C part of?
Birmingham 131C sits inside the West Heath neighbourhood, in Birmingham, West Midlands.