B17 — BIRMINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B17 is £358,733, which is 7% above the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B17 cost 25.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B17 have risen 9.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£730,333	104
Semi-detached	£436,623	245
Terraced	£324,440	419
Flat	£174,923	249
All types	£358,733	1055

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B17

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

With 105.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B17 has a crime rate significantly 29% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

43.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

7.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

11.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

6.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

16.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in B17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B17 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
George Dixon Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
St Mary's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
The Blue Coat School Birmingham	Other	Not inspected	mi
Baskerville School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Queen Alexandra College	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

1,183,618

Population

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 B17 are 386.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

386.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B17 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

B17 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B17 (BIRMINGHAM) offers above-average property prices (£358,733, 25% above national average), higher-than-average crime (29% above national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (386 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 B17?

The average house price in B17 (BIRMINGHAM) is £358,733, based on 1055 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 25% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 9.8% over the past year.

Is B17 a safe area to live?

Crime in B17 is above the national average (105.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (43.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B17?

There are 10 schools in or near B17. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in B17?

Council tax in B17 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 B17?

The average broadband download speed in B17 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 percentage of homes in B17 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B17 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.