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B44

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B44 encompasses BIRMINGHAM and its surrounding areas in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £204,556
1yr change ▲ 6.0%
Crime 32% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£204,556

▲ 6.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

29% below national avg

Crime Rate

107.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

32% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

390 Mbps

Property Prices in B44

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B44 is £204,556, which is 39% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B44 cost 28.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B44 have risen 6.0% 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 £237,020 25
Semi-detached £209,467 734
Terraced £188,398 532
Flat £109,461 52
All types £204,556 1384

5-Year Price History

£198K £201K £204K £207K £210K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in B44

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

With 107.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B44 has a crime rate significantly 32% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
55.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
7.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
6.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
11.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in B44

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B44 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Goodway Nursery School Nursery Outstanding mi
Hawthorn Primary School Primary Good mi
Kingsland Primary School (NC) Primary Good mi
Sundridge Primary School Primary Good mi
Glenmead Primary School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

8

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 B44 are 390.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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390.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B44 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

B44 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B44 (BIRMINGHAM) offers affordable property prices (£204,556, 29% below national average), higher-than-average crime (32% above national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (390 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about B44 BIRMINGHAM

What is the average house price in B44 BIRMINGHAM?
The average house price in B44 (BIRMINGHAM) is £204,556, based on 1384 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 29% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 6.0% over the past year.
Is B44 BIRMINGHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in B44 is above the national average (107.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (55.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of B44 BIRMINGHAM?
The population of B44 (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 B44?
The average broadband download speed in B44 is 390 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 98%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in B44 BIRMINGHAM?
There are 16 schools in or near B44. 56% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

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