B2 — BIRMINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B2 is £2,209,935, which is 561% above the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B2 cost 670.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B2 have fallen 20.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£4,198,877	0
Semi-detached	£2,651,922	0
Terraced	£2,209,935	0
Flat	£389,295	22
All types	£2,209,935	31

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B2

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B2 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in B2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

School data for B2 is not currently available.

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 B2 are 207.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 72% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

207.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

60%

Superfast Coverage

49%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B2 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

B2 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B2 (BIRMINGHAM) offers above-average property prices (£2,209,935, 670% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), and excellent broadband (207 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BIRMINGHAM

£415K

▼ 5.7% YoY

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£567K

▼ 46.5% YoY

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£495K

▲ 25.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B2?

The average house price in B2 (BIRMINGHAM) is £2,209,935, based on 31 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 670% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 20.7% over the past year.

Is B2 a safe area to live?

Crime in B2 is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (175.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (34.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B2?

There are 0 schools in or near B2. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in B2?

Council tax in B2 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 B2?

The average broadband download speed in B2 is 207 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 60% of premises, ultrafast to 49%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B2 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.