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B19

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

B19 is the postcode district for BIRMINGHAM, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £332,085
1yr change ▼ 56.0%
Crime 185% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£332,085

▼ 56.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

16% above national avg

Crime Rate

231.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

185% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

337 Mbps

Property Prices in B19

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B19 is £332,085, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B19 cost 15.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B19 have fallen 56.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £262,220 5
Semi-detached £225,325 11
Terraced £184,005 117
Flat £150,806 23
All types £332,085 210

5-Year Price History

£215K £283K £351K £419K £487K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in B19

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

With 231.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B19 has a crime rate significantly 185% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
111.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
10.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
21.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
16.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
24.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in B19

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B19 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Brearley Nursery School Nursery Outstanding mi
Newtown Nursery School Nursery Outstanding mi
Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
Holte School Secondary Good mi
Anglesey Primary School Primary Good mi

2

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

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 B19 are 337.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

337.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

86%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B19 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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B19 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B19 (BIRMINGHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£332,085), higher-than-average crime (185% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (337 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B19?
The average house price in B19 (BIRMINGHAM) is £332,085, based on 210 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 16% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 56.0% over the past year.
Is B19 a safe area to live?
Crime in B19 is above the national average (231.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (111.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (16.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in B19?
There are 12 schools in or near B19. 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in B19?
Council tax in B19 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 B19?
The average broadband download speed in B19 is 337 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 86% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in B19 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B19 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.