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B9

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

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B9 covers BIRMINGHAM in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £273,135
1yr change ▲ 31.4%
Crime 160% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£273,135

▲ 31.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

5% below national avg

Crime Rate

211.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

160% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

360 Mbps

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.

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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

£200K £238K £276K £314K £351K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

4

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 B9 are 360.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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360.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about B9 BIRMINGHAM

What is the average house price in B9 BIRMINGHAM?
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 BIRMINGHAM 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 is the population of B9 BIRMINGHAM?
The population of B9 (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 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 are schools like in B9 BIRMINGHAM?
There are 9 schools in or near B9. 56% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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