B43 — BIRMINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B43

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B43 is £248,487, which is 26% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B43 cost 13.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B43 have risen 2.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£362,823	133
Semi-detached	£258,035	620
Terraced	£230,465	281
Flat	£134,335	120
All types	£248,487	1191

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B43

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

With 43.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B43 has a crime rate well 46% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in B43

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B43 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hamstead Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Whitecrest Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Grove Vale Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Ferndale Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
St Margaret's CofE Primary School	Primary	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 B43 are 362.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

362.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B43 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

B43 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B43 (BIRMINGHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£248,487), low crime (46% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (362 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BIRMINGHAM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B43?

The average house price in B43 (BIRMINGHAM) is £248,487, based on 1191 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 13% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.0% over the past year.

Is B43 a safe area to live?

Crime in B43 is significantly below the national average (43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (19.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B43?

There are 9 schools in or near B43. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in B43?

Council tax in B43 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 B43?

The average broadband download speed in B43 is 362 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B43 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B43 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.