South Yardley
Strong on transport, weaker on safety and lower house prices
This public area guide compares South Yardley in Birmingham using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is South Yardley a good place to live?
South Yardley may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker and crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
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South Yardley at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Movers who value stronger transport access
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
Watch out for
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
- Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in South Yardley
Crime rate
Crime rate
23.22 per 1,000 people
Percentile
13th percentile nationally
Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in South Yardley
House prices
Average sold price
£187,185
Percentile
17th percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in South Yardley
Flood risk in South Yardley
Transport in South Yardley
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 South Yardley a good place to live?
South Yardley may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker and crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is South Yardley safe?
South Yardley ranks in the 13th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in South Yardley?
The average sold price is £187,185, with house prices in the 17th percentile nationally.
How are schools in South Yardley?
Schools rank in the 20th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near South Yardley?
Nearby public profiles include King's Norton South in Birmingham and Perry Common in Birmingham.
