B47 — BIRMINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B47

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B47 is £413,725, which is 24% above the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B47 cost 44.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B47 have fallen 6.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£481,933	144
Semi-detached	£362,196	142
Terraced	£310,234	75
Flat	£181,721	14
All types	£413,725	384

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B47

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

With 15.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B47 has a crime rate well 81% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in B47

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B47 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Meadow Green Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Woodrush High School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Coppice Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	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 B47 are 312.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

312.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B47 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

B47 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B47 (BIRMINGHAM) offers above-average property prices (£413,725, 44% above national average), low crime (81% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (312 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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B46

BIRMINGHAM

£494K

▲ 109.5% YoY

B48

BIRMINGHAM

£509K

▲ 7.1% YoY

B49

ALCESTER

£408K

▲ 2.2% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B47?

The average house price in B47 (BIRMINGHAM) is £413,725, based on 384 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 44% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.7% over the past year.

Is B47 a safe area to live?

Crime in B47 is significantly below the national average (15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B47?

There are 3 schools in or near B47. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in B47?

Council tax in B47 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 B47?

The average broadband download speed in B47 is 312 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 75%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B47 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B47 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.