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B27

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B27 covers BIRMINGHAM in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £235,588
1yr change ▲ 9.1%
Crime 76% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£235,588

▲ 9.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

18% below national avg

Crime Rate

143.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

76% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

390 Mbps

Property Prices in B27

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B27 is £235,588, which is 30% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B27 cost 17.9% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B27 have risen 9.1% 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 £349,275 30
Semi-detached £255,336 243
Terraced £213,902 362
Flat £124,027 108
All types £235,588 779

5-Year Price History

£228K £234K £239K £244K £249K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in B27

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

With 143.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B27 has a crime rate significantly 76% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
66.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
6.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
10.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
9.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
21.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in B27

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B27 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Severne Junior Infant and Nursery School Primary Good mi
Ninestiles, an Academy Secondary Good mi
The Oaklands Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Acocks Green Primary School Primary Good mi
Cottesbrooke Infant and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

4

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 B27 are 390.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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390.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B27 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

B27 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B27 (BIRMINGHAM) offers affordable property prices (£235,588, 18% below national average), higher-than-average crime (76% above national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (390 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about B27 BIRMINGHAM

What is the average house price in B27 BIRMINGHAM?
The average house price in B27 (BIRMINGHAM) is £235,588, based on 779 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 18% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 9.1% over the past year.
Is B27 BIRMINGHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in B27 is above the national average (143.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (66.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of B27 BIRMINGHAM?
The population of B27 (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 B27?
The average broadband download speed in B27 is 390 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 98%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in B27 BIRMINGHAM?
There are 10 schools in or near B27. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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