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.
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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.
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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 |
2
Outstanding
2
Good
1
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
1,183,618
Population
57
Median Age
26%
Owner-Occupied
73%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
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.
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320.0 Mbps
Avg Download
58.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
88%
Superfast Coverage
79%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
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.
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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