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.
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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
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
Area Summary
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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