B1 — BIRMINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B1 is £414,541, which is 24% above the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B1 cost 44.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B1 have fallen 5.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£485,000	1
Semi-detached	£497,449	0
Terraced	£424,081	31
Flat	£238,295	834
All types	£414,541	926

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B1 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

199.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

16.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

37.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

40.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

151.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in B1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B1 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Nelson Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
City United Academy (CUA)	Other	Not inspected	mi
Jewellery Quarter Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Riverside Virtual College	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

1,183,618

Population

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

26.0%

Private rent

21.0%

Social rent

24.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B1 are 268.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 89% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

268.0 Mbps

Avg Download

48.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

78%

Superfast Coverage

68%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B1 is collected by Birmingham. The Band D rate is £1,913/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

B1 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B1 (BIRMINGHAM) offers above-average property prices (£414,541, 44% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (268 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BIRMINGHAM

£2210K

▼ 20.7% YoY

BIRMINGHAM

£567K

▼ 46.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B1?

The average house price in B1 (BIRMINGHAM) is £414,541, based on 926 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 44% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.7% over the past year.

Is B1 a safe area to live?

Crime in B1 is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (199.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (40.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B1?

There are 4 schools in or near B1. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in B1?

Council tax in B1 is collected by Birmingham. The Band D rate is £1,913 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in B1?

The average broadband download speed in B1 is 268 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 78% of premises, ultrafast to 68%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B1 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.