Postcode report
B13 3HB Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About B13 3HB: area rating, property, schools and local change
B13 3HB is a postcode in Billesley, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B13 3HB, then scores the surrounding small area 72/100 - top 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B13 3HB are housing and safety, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for B13 3HB is based on Birmingham 110 Census 2021. It covers 6,386 residents, 5,176 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
Families checking schools near B13 3HB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
Near B13 3HB, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including sports (8), holiday clubs (3), swimming (1). Closest examples include Children's Birthday Party (at Bishop Challoner Sports Centre, ages 5-11, 689 m) and Gymnastics - 4-8 year olds. (at Bishop Challoner Sports Centre, ages 4-8, 689 m). 2 listed as free; 3 holiday-club or holiday-activity options; 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B13 3HB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around B13 3HB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 37 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about B13 3HB
Is B13 3HB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 72/100 (top 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near B13 3HB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B13 3HB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What kids clubs and activities are near B13 3HB?
Near B13 3HB, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including sports (8), holiday clubs (3), swimming (1). Closest examples include Children's Birthday Party (at Bishop Challoner Sports Centre, ages 5-11, 689 m) and Gymnastics - 4-8 year olds. (at Bishop Challoner Sports Centre, ages 4-8, 689 m). 2 listed as free; 3 holiday-club or holiday-activity options; 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
What demographics are available for B13 3HB?
LocaleIQ matched B13 3HB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around B13 3HB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 37 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.