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B8

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B8 encompasses BIRMINGHAM and its surrounding areas in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £201,459
1yr change ▲ 18.7%
Crime 89% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£201,459

▲ 18.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

30% below national avg

Crime Rate

153.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

89% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

356 Mbps

Property Prices in B8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B8 is £201,459, which is 40% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B8 cost 29.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B8 have risen 18.7% 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 £286,115 13
Semi-detached £204,123 148
Terraced £174,925 309
Flat £49,824 36
All types £201,459 567

5-Year Price History

£176K £187K £199K £211K £222K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in B8

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

With 153.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B8 has a crime rate significantly 89% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
79.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
11.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
9.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
14.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in B8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B8 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Highfield Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Washwood Heath Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Adderley Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Shaw Hill Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Adderley Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

6

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

Owner-occupied
26.0%
Private rent
21.0%
Social rent
24.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B8 are 356.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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356.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B8 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

B8

B8 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B8 (BIRMINGHAM) offers affordable property prices (£201,459, 30% below national average), higher-than-average crime (89% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (356 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about B8 BIRMINGHAM

What is the average house price in B8 BIRMINGHAM?
The average house price in B8 (BIRMINGHAM) is £201,459, based on 567 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 30% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 18.7% over the past year.
Is B8 BIRMINGHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in B8 is above the national average (153.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (79.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of B8 BIRMINGHAM?
The population of B8 (BIRMINGHAM) is approximately 1,183,618 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 26% of homes are owner-occupied, 21% are privately rented, and 24% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in B8?
The average broadband download speed in B8 is 356 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in B8 BIRMINGHAM?
There are 20 schools in or near B8. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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