B29 — BIRMINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B29

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B29 is £320,186, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B29 cost 11.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B29 have fallen 16.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£553,919	74
Semi-detached	£283,488	443
Terraced	£272,584	591
Flat	£167,235	132
All types	£320,186	1281

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B29

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

With 133.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B29 has a crime rate significantly 64% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in B29

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B29 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Weoley Castle Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Edith Cadbury Nursery School	Nursery	Good	mi
Raddlebarn Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Water Mill Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Mary's Church of England Primary School	Primary	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 B29 are 375.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

375.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B29 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

B29 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B29 (BIRMINGHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£320,186), higher-than-average crime (64% above national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (375 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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B28

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B29?

The average house price in B29 (BIRMINGHAM) is £320,186, based on 1281 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 12% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 16.4% over the past year.

Is B29 a safe area to live?

Crime in B29 is above the national average (133.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (50.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B29?

There are 21 schools in or near B29. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 9 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in B29?

Council tax in B29 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 B29?

The average broadband download speed in B29 is 375 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B29 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B29 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.