B36 — BIRMINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B36

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B36 is £242,734, which is 27% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B36 cost 15.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B36 have risen 1.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£385,492	102
Semi-detached	£274,863	437
Terraced	£201,645	393
Flat	£119,789	132
All types	£242,734	1103

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B36

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

With 89.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B36 has a crime rate 10% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in B36

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B36 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hodge Hill Girls' School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Hodge Hill College	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Braidwood School for the Deaf	Other	Not inspected	mi
St Mary and St Margaret's Church of England Aided Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Forest Oak School	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 B36 are 386.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

386.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B36 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

B36 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B36 (BIRMINGHAM) offers affordable property prices (£242,734, 15% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (386 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B36?

The average house price in B36 (BIRMINGHAM) is £242,734, based on 1103 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.8% over the past year.

Is B36 a safe area to live?

Crime in B36 is close to the national average at 89.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (41.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B36?

There are 18 schools in or near B36. 28% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in B36?

Council tax in B36 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 B36?

The average broadband download speed in B36 is 386 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 96%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B36 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B36 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.