B12 — BIRMINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B12 is £325,089, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B12 cost 13.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B12 have risen 6.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£287,250	2
Semi-detached	£237,899	15
Terraced	£231,632	194
Flat	£228,242	543
All types	£325,089	797

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B12

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

With 225.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B12 has a crime rate significantly 178% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in B12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B12 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Jakeman Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	mi
Anderton Park Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Nelson Mandela School	Primary	Good	mi
St Anne's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College	Post-16	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 B12 are 320.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

320.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B12 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

B12 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B12 (BIRMINGHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£325,089), higher-than-average crime (178% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (320 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B12?

The average house price in B12 (BIRMINGHAM) is £325,089, based on 797 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 13% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.0% over the past year.

Is B12 a safe area to live?

Crime in B12 is above the national average (225.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (102.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (15.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B12?

There are 18 schools in or near B12. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in B12?

Council tax in B12 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 B12?

The average broadband download speed in B12 is 320 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 88% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B12 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.