B21 — BIRMINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B21 is £201,107, which is 40% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B21 cost 29.9% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B21 have fallen 5.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£306,538	13
Semi-detached	£221,985	99
Terraced	£175,998	363
Flat	£155,250	6
All types	£201,107	512

5-Year Price History

Looking to buy in B21?

Compare mortgage rates for a £161K loan — free, no obligation.

Compare rates

Crime & Safety in B21

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

With 190.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B21 has a crime rate significantly 134% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

Protect your home in B21

Compare home insurance quotes from leading UK providers.

Compare quotes →

Schools in B21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B21 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
William Murdoch Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Grove School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St John Wall Catholic School	Secondary	Good	mi
Hamilton School	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 B21 are 384.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

384.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B21 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

B21 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B21 (BIRMINGHAM) offers affordable property prices (£201,107, 30% below national average), higher-than-average crime (134% above national average), 17 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (384 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

What's your property in B21 worth?

Get a free, no-obligation valuation from a local expert.

Get free valuation

Nearby Postcodes

Compare areas →

B20

BIRMINGHAM

£247K

▲ 0.4% YoY

B23

BIRMINGHAM

£193K

▲ 5.7% YoY

Compare B21 with nearby areas

B21 vs B20 B21 vs B23

Related property guides

UK Average House Prices → West Midlands House Prices → Cheapest Places to Live → Safest Areas in England → Best Areas for Families → Fastest-Rising Prices →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B21?

The average house price in B21 (BIRMINGHAM) is £201,107, based on 512 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 30% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.7% over the past year.

Is B21 a safe area to live?

Crime in B21 is above the national average (190.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (93.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B21?

There are 17 schools in or near B21. 41% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in B21?

Council tax in B21 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 B21?

The average broadband download speed in B21 is 384 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 97%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B21 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B21 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.