B4 — BIRMINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B4 is £494,912, which is 48% above the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B4 cost 72.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B4 have risen 25.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£940,333	0
Semi-detached	£180,000	1
Terraced	£180,000	1
Flat	£308,041	215
All types	£494,912	229

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B4

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B4 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in B4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B4 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Birmingham Metropolitan College	Post-16	Not inspected	mi
Aston University	Other	Not inspected	mi
Birmingham Ormiston Academy	Secondary	Good	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 B4 are 170.0 Mbps, with 96% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 62% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

170.0 Mbps

Avg Download

31.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

60%

Superfast Coverage

39%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B4 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

B4 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B4 (BIRMINGHAM) offers above-average property prices (£494,912, 72% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (170 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B4?

The average house price in B4 (BIRMINGHAM) is £494,912, based on 229 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 72% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 25.5% over the past year.

Is B4 a safe area to live?

Crime in B4 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 (180.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (35.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B4?

There are 3 schools in or near B4. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in B4?

Council tax in B4 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 B4?

The average broadband download speed in B4 is 170 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 60% of premises, ultrafast to 39%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B4 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.