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B4

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B4 is the postcode district for BIRMINGHAM, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £494,912
1yr change ▲ 25.5%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£494,912

▲ 25.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

72% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

170 Mbps

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.

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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

£303K £390K £477K £564K £651K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

1

Good

0

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 B4 are 170.0 Mbps, with 96% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 62% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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170.0 Mbps

Avg Download

31.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

60%

Superfast Coverage

39%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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 about B4 BIRMINGHAM

What is the average house price in B4 BIRMINGHAM?
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 BIRMINGHAM 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 is the population of B4 BIRMINGHAM?
The population of B4 (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 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 are schools like in B4 BIRMINGHAM?
There are 3 schools in or near B4. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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