B20 — BIRMINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B20 is £247,008, which is 26% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B20 cost 13.9% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B20 have risen 0.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£364,928	98
Semi-detached	£284,294	171
Terraced	£211,083	254
Flat	£98,690	63
All types	£247,008	602

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B20

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

With 174.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B20 has a crime rate significantly 114% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in B20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B20 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Cherry Orchard Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Welford Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
St Marys C of E Primary and Nursery, Academy, Handsworth	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hamstead Hall Academy	Secondary	Good	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 B20 are 387.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

387.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B20 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

B20 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B20 (BIRMINGHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£247,008), higher-than-average crime (114% above national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (387 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B20?

The average house price in B20 (BIRMINGHAM) is £247,008, based on 602 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.4% over the past year.

Is B20 a safe area to live?

Crime in B20 is above the national average (174.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (88.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B20?

There are 14 schools in or near B20. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in B20?

Council tax in B20 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 B20?

The average broadband download speed in B20 is 387 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 98%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B20 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B20 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.