B9 — BIRMINGHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in B9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B9 is £273,135, which is 18% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Property values in B9 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in B9 have risen 31.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£262,800	5
Semi-detached	£217,281	81
Terraced	£175,994	231
Flat	£123,639	36
All types	£273,135	379

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in B9

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

With 211.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B9 has a crime rate significantly 160% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in B9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B9 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Bordesley Green Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form	Secondary	Good	mi
Hamd House School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Waverley Studio College	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Alston Primary School	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 B9 are 360.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

360.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B9 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

B9 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B9 (BIRMINGHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£273,135), higher-than-average crime (160% above national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (360 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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BIRMINGHAM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B9?

The average house price in B9 (BIRMINGHAM) is £273,135, based on 379 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 5% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 31.4% over the past year.

Is B9 a safe area to live?

Crime in B9 is above the national average (211.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (104.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (13.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in B9?

There are 9 schools in or near B9. 56% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in B9?

Council tax in B9 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 B9?

The average broadband download speed in B9 is 360 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in B9 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B9 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.