Realvian
71
Score
71 out of 100
B5Mixed liveabilityWest Midlands

Digbeth, Birmingham

Birmingham's creative quarter and the focal point of significant regeneration, including HS2 Curzon Street. The highest growth and yield figures in this dataset, with commensurate risk.

Average price
£218,000
Average rent
£1,150/mo
Gross yield
7.3%
5-year growth
+38.2%
Investment score
91/100
Yield, growth, tenant demand and supply pipeline combined
Time on market
20 days
Median across the last twelve months

How we scored it

Six dimensions,
one score.

The Realvian Score for Digbeth is a weighted composite of the dimensions below, each normalised against national data so areas remain comparable across cities.

  • Schools
    58

    Ofsted ratings and catchment performance within 1.5 miles

  • Transport
    92

    Rail, tram and bus connectivity plus commute times to the city centre

  • Safety
    56

    Recorded crime per 1,000 residents, indexed against the national average

  • Green space
    48

    Parks, allotments and accessible open space within walking distance

  • Amenities
    88

    Shops, cafés, healthcare and leisure density

  • Affordability
    79

    Local price-to-earnings ratio against the regional median

Digbeth against the birmingham average

Strengths

  • Highest five-year growth in the dataset
  • HS2 Curzon Street terminus nearby
  • Strong creative-sector employment growth

Things to weigh

  • Regeneration timelines can slip
  • Predominantly apartments; limited green space
  • Crime scores below the city average

Local services

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Location is real ONS data — liveability scores are still illustrative

Data updated 16 August 2026. Figures are indicative and derived from public sources including HM Land Registry, ONS and Police.uk. Not financial advice — verify independently before making a purchase decision.