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B46

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B46 is the postcode district for BIRMINGHAM, located in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £494,200
1yr change ▲ 109.5%
Crime 87% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£494,200

▲ 109.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

72% above national avg

Crime Rate

10.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

87% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

263 Mbps

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.

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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

£331K £421K £512K £602K £693K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

67,117

Population

67

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.

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263.0 Mbps

Avg Download

47.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

62%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

B4

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 about B46 BIRMINGHAM

What is the average house price in B46 BIRMINGHAM?
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 BIRMINGHAM 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 is the population of B46 BIRMINGHAM?
The population of B46 (BIRMINGHAM) is approximately 67,117 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in B46 BIRMINGHAM?
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.

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