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B43

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B43 is the postcode district for BIRMINGHAM, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £248,487
1yr change ▲ 2.0%
Crime 46% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£248,487

▲ 2.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

13% below national avg

Crime Rate

43.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

46% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

362 Mbps

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.

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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

£247K £248K £249K £251K £252K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

2

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 B43 are 362.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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362.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

B4

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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Frequently Asked Questions about B43 BIRMINGHAM

What is the average house price in B43 BIRMINGHAM?
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 BIRMINGHAM 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 is the population of B43 BIRMINGHAM?
The population of B43 (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 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 are schools like in B43 BIRMINGHAM?
There are 9 schools in or near B43. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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