B45 — BIRMINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B45

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B45 is £326,526, broadly in line with the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B45 cost 13.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B45 have fallen 4.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£618,995	252
Semi-detached	£276,542	554
Terraced	£216,901	377
Flat	£129,043	117
All types	£326,526	1338

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B45

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

With 61.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B45 has a crime rate well 24% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in B45

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B45 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Rubery Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Rednal Hill Junior School	Primary	Good	mi
Rednal Hill Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Colmers School and Sixth Form College	Secondary	Requires improvement	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 B45 are 368.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

368.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B45 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

B45 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B45 (BIRMINGHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£326,526), low crime (24% below national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (368 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B45?

The average house price in B45 (BIRMINGHAM) is £326,526, based on 1338 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.1% over the past year.

Is B45 a safe area to live?

Crime in B45 is significantly below the national average (61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (24.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B45?

There are 16 schools in or near B45. 44% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in B45?

Council tax in B45 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 B45?

The average broadband download speed in B45 is 368 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B45 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B45 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.