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Postcode District

B16

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

B16 is the postcode district for BIRMINGHAM, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £329,918
1yr change ▼ 24.0%
Crime 192% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£329,918

▼ 24.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

15% above national avg

Crime Rate

237.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

192% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

345 Mbps

Property Prices in B16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B16 is £329,918, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B16 cost 15.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B16 have fallen 24.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £518,339 31
Semi-detached £373,746 121
Terraced £258,703 180
Flat £175,374 268
All types £329,918 641

5-Year Price History

£268K £292K £317K £341K £366K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in B16

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

With 237.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B16 has a crime rate significantly 192% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
95.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
11.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
26.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
14.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
46.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in B16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B16 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Barford Primary School Primary Good mi
St Paul's School for Girls Secondary Not inspected mi
George Dixon Academy Secondary Not inspected mi
St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary Primary Not inspected mi
St George's Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

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 B16 are 345.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

345.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B16 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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B16 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B16 (BIRMINGHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£329,918), higher-than-average crime (192% above national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (345 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 B16?
The average house price in B16 (BIRMINGHAM) is £329,918, based on 641 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 24.0% over the past year.
Is B16 a safe area to live?
Crime in B16 is above the national average (237.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (95.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in B16?
There are 7 schools in or near B16. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in B16?
Council tax in B16 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 B16?
The average broadband download speed in B16 is 345 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in B16 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B16 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.