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.
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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.
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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 |
1
Outstanding
0
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
1,183,618
Population
57
Median Age
26%
Owner-Occupied
73%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
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.
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256.0 Mbps
Avg Download
46.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
71%
Superfast Coverage
62%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
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.
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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