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B31

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B31 is the postcode district for BIRMINGHAM, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £240,748
1yr change ▼ 4.0%
Crime 62% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£240,748

▼ 4.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

16% below national avg

Crime Rate

131.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

62% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

22 schools

Broadband Speed

378 Mbps

Property Prices in B31

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B31 is £240,748, which is 28% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B31 cost 16.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B31 have fallen 4.0% 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 £375,754 249
Semi-detached £251,326 962
Terraced £208,979 712
Flat £152,520 359
All types £240,748 2335

5-Year Price History

£231K £236K £241K £245K £250K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in B31

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

With 131.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B31 has a crime rate significantly 62% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
55.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
9.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
9.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
24.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in B31

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B31 has 22 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
West Heath Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Shenley Fields Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Bellfield Infant School (NC) Primary Not inspected mi
Bellfield Junior School Primary Good mi
Cofton Primary School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

9

Good

1

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 B31 are 378.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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378.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B31 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

B31 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B31 (BIRMINGHAM) offers affordable property prices (£240,748, 16% below national average), higher-than-average crime (62% above national average), 22 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (378 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about B31 BIRMINGHAM

What is the average house price in B31 BIRMINGHAM?
The average house price in B31 (BIRMINGHAM) is £240,748, based on 2335 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 16% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.0% over the past year.
Is B31 BIRMINGHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in B31 is above the national average (131.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (55.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of B31 BIRMINGHAM?
The population of B31 (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 B31?
The average broadband download speed in B31 is 378 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in B31 BIRMINGHAM?
There are 22 schools in or near B31. 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 9 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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