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B34

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B34 is the postcode district for BIRMINGHAM, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £208,999
1yr change ▲ 2.0%
Crime 40% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£208,999

▲ 2.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

27% below national avg

Crime Rate

113.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

40% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

397 Mbps

Property Prices in B34

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B34 is £208,999, which is 37% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B34 cost 27.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B34 have risen 2.0% 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 £276,543 23
Semi-detached £230,194 197
Terraced £200,237 294
Flat £119,006 42
All types £208,999 567

5-Year Price History

£202K £205K £208K £212K £215K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in B34

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

With 113.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B34 has a crime rate significantly 40% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
52.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
10.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
20.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in B34

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B34 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Colebourne Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Beaufort School Other Inadequate mi
Timberley Academy Primary Good mi
SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL Other Not inspected mi
Heathlands Primary Academy Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

1

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 B34 are 397.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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397.0 Mbps

Avg Download

71.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

99%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B34 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

B34 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B34 (BIRMINGHAM) offers affordable property prices (£208,999, 27% below national average), higher-than-average crime (40% above national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (397 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about B34 BIRMINGHAM

What is the average house price in B34 BIRMINGHAM?
The average house price in B34 (BIRMINGHAM) is £208,999, based on 567 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 27% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.0% over the past year.
Is B34 BIRMINGHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in B34 is above the national average (113.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (52.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of B34 BIRMINGHAM?
The population of B34 (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 B34?
The average broadband download speed in B34 is 397 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 99%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in B34 BIRMINGHAM?
There are 8 schools in or near B34. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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