B3 — BIRMINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B3 is £566,557, which is 69% above the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B3 cost 97.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B3 have fallen 46.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£325,000	1
Semi-detached	£679,868	0
Terraced	£762,500	2
Flat	£262,809	330
All types	£566,557	362

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B3

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B3 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in B3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B3 has 1 school within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
University College Birmingham	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 B3 are 221.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 76% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

221.0 Mbps

Avg Download

40.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

69%

Superfast Coverage

55%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B3 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

B3 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B3 (BIRMINGHAM) offers above-average property prices (£566,557, 97% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 1 nearby school, and excellent broadband (221 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BIRMINGHAM

£2210K

▼ 20.7% YoY

BIRMINGHAM

£495K

▲ 25.5% YoY

BIRMINGHAM

£500K

▼ 64.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B3?

The average house price in B3 (BIRMINGHAM) is £566,557, based on 362 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 97% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 46.5% over the past year.

Is B3 a safe area to live?

Crime in B3 is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (199.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (37.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B3?

There are 1 schools in or near B3. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in B3?

Council tax in B3 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 B3?

The average broadband download speed in B3 is 221 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 69% of premises, ultrafast to 55%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B3 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.