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B45

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B45 covers BIRMINGHAM in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £326,526
1yr change ▼ 4.1%
Crime 24% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£326,526

▼ 4.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

14% above national avg

Crime Rate

61.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

24% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

368 Mbps

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.

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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

£314K £319K £325K £330K £335K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

6

Good

2

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 B45 are 368.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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368.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

B4

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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Frequently Asked Questions about B45 BIRMINGHAM

What is the average house price in B45 BIRMINGHAM?
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 BIRMINGHAM 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 is the population of B45 BIRMINGHAM?
The population of B45 (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 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 are schools like in B45 BIRMINGHAM?
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.

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