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B26

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B26 encompasses BIRMINGHAM and its surrounding areas in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £249,308
1yr change ▼ 15.6%
Crime 41% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£249,308

▼ 15.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

13% below national avg

Crime Rate

114.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

41% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

381 Mbps

Property Prices in B26

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B26 is £249,308, which is 25% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B26 cost 13.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B26 have fallen 15.6% 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 £326,155 74
Semi-detached £246,567 804
Terraced £215,660 346
Flat £156,770 249
All types £249,308 1507

5-Year Price History

£231K £243K £256K £268K £281K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in B26

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

With 114.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B26 has a crime rate significantly 41% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
47.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
10.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
24.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in B26

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B26 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Garretts Green Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Gilbertstone Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Lyndon Green Junior School Primary Good mi
Lyndon Green Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Stanville Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

0

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 B26 are 381.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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381.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B26 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

B26 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B26 (BIRMINGHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£249,308), higher-than-average crime (41% above national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (381 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about B26 BIRMINGHAM

What is the average house price in B26 BIRMINGHAM?
The average house price in B26 (BIRMINGHAM) is £249,308, based on 1507 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 13% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 15.6% over the past year.
Is B26 BIRMINGHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in B26 is above the national average (114.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (47.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of B26 BIRMINGHAM?
The population of B26 (BIRMINGHAM) is approximately 1,183,618 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 21% are privately rented, and 24% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in B26?
The average broadband download speed in B26 is 381 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in B26 BIRMINGHAM?
There are 12 schools in or near B26. 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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