B5 — BIRMINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B5 is £500,491, which is 50% above the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B5 cost 74.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B5 have fallen 64.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£686,551	11
Semi-detached	£413,857	14
Terraced	£288,395	50
Flat	£221,603	321
All types	£500,491	433

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B5

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B5 has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in B5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B5 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Lillian De Lissa Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	mi
South and City College Birmingham	Post-16	Not inspected	mi
Birmingham City University	Other	Not inspected	mi
Elmhurst Ballet School	Other	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 B5 are 256.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 85% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

256.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

71%

Superfast Coverage

62%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B5 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

B5 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B5 (BIRMINGHAM) offers above-average property prices (£500,491, 74% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (256 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BIRMINGHAM

£495K

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£311K

▼ 14.6% YoY

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£997K

▼ 87.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B5?

The average house price in B5 (BIRMINGHAM) is £500,491, based on 433 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 74% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 64.6% over the past year.

Is B5 a safe area to live?

Crime in B5 is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (192.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (36.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B5?

There are 4 schools in or near B5. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in B5?

Council tax in B5 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 B5?

The average broadband download speed in B5 is 256 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 71% of premises, ultrafast to 62%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B5 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.