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B13

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

B13 is the postcode district for BIRMINGHAM, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £326,726
1yr change ▲ 5.5%
Crime 48% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£326,726

▲ 5.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

14% above national avg

Crime Rate

120.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

48% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

372 Mbps

Property Prices in B13

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B13 is £326,726, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B13 cost 13.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B13 have risen 5.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £616,170 158
Semi-detached £397,514 264
Terraced £278,247 300
Flat £161,397 361
All types £326,726 1125

5-Year Price History

£320K £324K £329K £333K £337K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in B13

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

With 120.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B13 has a crime rate significantly 48% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
50.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
7.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
10.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
8.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
19.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in B13

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B13 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Park Hill Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Moseley Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
King David Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

4

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

Owner-occupied
26.0%
Private rent
21.0%
Social rent
24.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B13 are 372.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B13 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

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B13 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B13 (BIRMINGHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£326,726), higher-than-average crime (48% above national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (372 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B13?
The average house price in B13 (BIRMINGHAM) is £326,726, based on 1125 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.5% over the past year.
Is B13 a safe area to live?
Crime in B13 is above the national average (120.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (50.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in B13?
There are 21 schools in or near B13. 19% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in B13?
Council tax in B13 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 B13?
The average broadband download speed in B13 is 372 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in B13 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B13 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.