Nechells
Strong on schools and transport, weaker on safety and lower house prices
This public area guide compares Nechells in Birmingham using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Nechells a good place to live?
Nechells may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance, stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger school performance, stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
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Nechells at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Families who care about school performance
- Movers who value stronger transport access
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
Watch out for
- Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Nechells
Crime rate
Crime rate
30.65 per 1,000 people
Percentile
5th percentile nationally
Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Nechells
House prices
Average sold price
£90,000
Percentile
1st percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Nechells
Flood risk in Nechells
Transport in Nechells
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Nechells a good place to live?
Nechells may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance, stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger school performance, stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Nechells safe?
Nechells ranks in the 5th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Nechells?
The average sold price is £90,000, with house prices in the 1st percentile nationally.
How are schools in Nechells?
Schools rank in the 92nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Nechells?
Nearby public profiles include Ladywood in Birmingham and Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East in Birmingham.
