B6 — BIRMINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B6 is £310,708, which is 7% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B6 cost 8.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B6 have fallen 14.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£237,500	4
Semi-detached	£228,071	18
Terraced	£163,449	160
Flat	£74,880	20
All types	£310,708	251

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B6

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

With 156.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B6 has a crime rate significantly 92% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in B6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B6 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Birchfield Independent Girls' School	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Wisdom Academy	Other	Not inspected	mi
Aston Manor Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
King Edward VI Aston School	Secondary	Outstanding	mi
Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy	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 B6 are 346.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

346.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B6 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

B6 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B6 (BIRMINGHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£310,708), higher-than-average crime (92% above national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (346 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B6?

The average house price in B6 (BIRMINGHAM) is £310,708, based on 251 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 8% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.6% over the past year.

Is B6 a safe area to live?

Crime in B6 is above the national average (156.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (79.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B6?

There are 16 schools in or near B6. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in B6?

Council tax in B6 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 B6?

The average broadband download speed in B6 is 346 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B6 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B6 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.