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B48

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B48 covers BIRMINGHAM in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £509,072
1yr change ▲ 7.1%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£509,072

▲ 7.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

77% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

331 Mbps

Property Prices in B48

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B48 is £509,072, which is 52% above the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B48 cost 77.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B48 have risen 7.1% 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 £719,392 51
Semi-detached £396,481 95
Terraced £309,495 56
Flat £209,778 9
All types £509,072 227

5-Year Price History

£438K £483K £528K £573K £618K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in B48

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B48 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in B48

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B48 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Crown Meadow First School & Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
Alvechurch CofE Middle School Other Not inspected mi
Graduately Developing Futures Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

101,685

Population

67

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
9.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B48 are 331.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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331.0 Mbps

Avg Download

60.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B48 is collected by Bromsgrove. The Band D rate is £2,097/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

B48 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B48 (BIRMINGHAM) offers above-average property prices (£509,072, 77% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (331 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about B48 BIRMINGHAM

What is the average house price in B48 BIRMINGHAM?
The average house price in B48 (BIRMINGHAM) is £509,072, based on 227 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 77% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 7.1% over the past year.
Is B48 BIRMINGHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in B48 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of B48 BIRMINGHAM?
The population of B48 (BIRMINGHAM) is approximately 101,685 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 9% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in B48?
The average broadband download speed in B48 is 331 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in B48 BIRMINGHAM?
There are 3 schools in or near B48. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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