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B14

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B14 encompasses BIRMINGHAM and its surrounding areas in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £258,328
1yr change ▲ 1.4%
Crime 32% above avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£258,328

▲ 1.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

10% below national avg

Crime Rate

107.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

32% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

386 Mbps

Property Prices in B14

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B14 is £258,328, which is 23% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B14 cost 10.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B14 have risen 1.4% 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 £393,769 80
Semi-detached £278,356 563
Terraced £248,544 694
Flat £134,952 152
All types £258,328 1551

5-Year Price History

£253K £255K £258K £261K £263K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in B14

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

With 107.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B14 has a crime rate significantly 32% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
43.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
6.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
9.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
21.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in B14

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B14 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Allens Croft Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Highters Heath Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Colmore Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Colmore Infant and Nursery School Primary Outstanding mi
Grendon Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

3

Outstanding

6

Good

2

Requires improvement

1

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 B14 are 386.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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386.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B14 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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B14 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B14 (BIRMINGHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£258,328), higher-than-average crime (32% above national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (386 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about B14 BIRMINGHAM

What is the average house price in B14 BIRMINGHAM?
The average house price in B14 (BIRMINGHAM) is £258,328, based on 1551 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 10% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.4% over the past year.
Is B14 BIRMINGHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in B14 is above the national average (107.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (43.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of B14 BIRMINGHAM?
The population of B14 (BIRMINGHAM) is approximately 1,183,618 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 21% are privately rented, and 24% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in B14?
The average broadband download speed in B14 is 386 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 96%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in B14 BIRMINGHAM?
There are 21 schools in or near B14. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 6 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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