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.
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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
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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.
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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 |
1
Outstanding
6
Good
0
Requires improvement
1
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 B21 are 384.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.
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384.0 Mbps
Avg Download
69.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
98%
Superfast Coverage
97%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
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.
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
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