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.
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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.
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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 |
0
Outstanding
3
Good
2
Requires improvement
0
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 B17 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 B17 is collected by Birmingham. The Band D rate is £1,913/year.
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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