B46 — BIRMINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B46

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B46 is £494,200, which is 48% above the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B46 cost 72.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B46 have risen 109.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£504,553	107
Semi-detached	£314,668	176
Terraced	£244,901	139
Flat	£155,336	100
All types	£494,200	561

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B46

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

With 10.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B46 has a crime rate well 87% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in B46

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B46 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
High Meadow Community School	Primary	Good	mi
Water Orton Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Shustoke CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Coleshill School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Woodlands	Other	Requires improvement	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

67,117

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B46 are 263.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 87% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

263.0 Mbps

Avg Download

47.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

62%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B46 is collected by North Warwickshire. The Band D rate is £2,214/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

B46 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B46 (BIRMINGHAM) offers above-average property prices (£494,200, 72% above national average), low crime (87% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (263 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B46?

The average house price in B46 (BIRMINGHAM) is £494,200, based on 561 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 72% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 109.5% over the past year.

Is B46 a safe area to live?

Crime in B46 is significantly below the national average (10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B46?

There are 8 schools in or near B46. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in B46?

Council tax in B46 is collected by North Warwickshire. The Band D rate is £2,214 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in B46?

The average broadband download speed in B46 is 263 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 62%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B46 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in B46 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 67,117.