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B42

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B42 covers BIRMINGHAM in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £220,870
1yr change ▲ 1.4%
Crime 26% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£220,870

▲ 1.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

23% below national avg

Crime Rate

59.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

26% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

388 Mbps

Property Prices in B42

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B42 is £220,870, which is 34% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B42 cost 23.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B42 have risen 1.4% 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 £324,440 45
Semi-detached £221,013 496
Terraced £212,043 307
Flat £102,671 41
All types £220,870 916

5-Year Price History

£219K £220K £221K £222K £223K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in B42

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

With 59.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B42 has a crime rate well 26% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
27.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
7.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in B42

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B42 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Perry Beeches Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Beeches Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Beeches Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Calshot Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Priestley Smith School Other Not inspected mi

1

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 B42 are 388.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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388.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B42 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

B42 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B42 (BIRMINGHAM) offers affordable property prices (£220,870, 23% below national average), low crime (26% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (388 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about B42 BIRMINGHAM

What is the average house price in B42 BIRMINGHAM?
The average house price in B42 (BIRMINGHAM) is £220,870, based on 916 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 23% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.4% over the past year.
Is B42 BIRMINGHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in B42 is significantly below the national average (59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (27.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of B42 BIRMINGHAM?
The population of B42 (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 B42?
The average broadband download speed in B42 is 388 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 97%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in B42 BIRMINGHAM?
There are 10 schools in or near B42. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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