B38 — BIRMINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B38

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B38 is £255,052, which is 24% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B38 cost 11.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B38 have fallen 4.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£478,196	93
Semi-detached	£255,326	274
Terraced	£204,261	302
Flat	£139,600	128
All types	£255,052	811

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B38

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

With 70.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B38 has a crime rate 14% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in B38

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B38 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Kings Norton Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
West Heath Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ark Kings Academy	Other	Good	mi
Hawkesley Church Primary Academy	Primary	Good	mi
Fairway Primary Academy	Primary	Requires improvement	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 B38 are 378.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

378.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B38 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

B38 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B38 (BIRMINGHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£255,052), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (378 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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B37

BIRMINGHAM

£257K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B38?

The average house price in B38 (BIRMINGHAM) is £255,052, based on 811 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 11% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.0% over the past year.

Is B38 a safe area to live?

Crime in B38 is close to the national average at 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (34.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B38?

There are 8 schools in or near B38. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in B38?

Council tax in B38 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 B38?

The average broadband download speed in B38 is 378 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B38 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B38 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.