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B1 Area Report

Birmingham

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£232,676
Median Price
Postcode district (B1)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (B1)
30
Schools Nearby
35/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.9/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in B1

Rental Yield
5.7
Price Growth
6.3
Safety
1.5
Schools
6
Transport
3.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.5
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (B1)

Higher crime levels, significantly influenced by nearby retail/commercial areas.

1594
Crimes/month
291
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-04: 1797
2025-05: 1948
2025-06: 1922
2025-07: 1887
2025-08: 1827
2025-09: 1608
2025-10: 1689
2025-11: 1772
2025-12: 1627
2026-01: 1550
2026-02: 1548
2026-03: 1683
2025-042026-03

↓ 10% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Birmingham)

DECILE 3/10 — 20–30% most deprived

Birmingham has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 30% of areas nationally.

income
3
employment
3
education
4
health
3
crime
4
housing
5
environment
4

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Birmingham (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the B1-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£231,530
Birmingham average
-0.4%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£438,449
Detached
£270,543
Semi-Detached
£218,693
Terraced
£145,107
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £92,268
01/12/2003: £113,763
01/12/2004: £129,437
01/12/2005: £132,493
01/12/2006: £138,785
01/12/2007: £143,161
01/12/2008: £127,724
01/12/2009: £129,665
01/12/2010: £130,817
01/12/2011: £125,859
01/12/2012: £128,157
01/12/2013: £133,510
01/12/2014: £141,027
01/12/2015: £148,859
01/12/2016: £161,029
01/12/2017: £172,917
01/12/2018: £183,247
01/12/2019: £182,379
01/12/2020: £192,065
01/12/2021: £207,532
01/12/2022: £233,948
01/12/2023: £224,814
01/12/2024: £232,547
01/12/2025: £231,530
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

14
Primary
1
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
11
Independent
1
Special
2
Nursery
30
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 30 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

44.7
Avg Attainment 8
+5.2% vs national (42.5)
44.8%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 104 secondary schools in Birmingham

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

35/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in B1 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Terraced
£425,000
53 sales
Flat
£225,000
1,328 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Birmingham. For the headline B1 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-0.4%
1 Year Change
cooling
Market Status
Birmingham
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,778/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Property timeline📍Postcode-level

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Sales and planning applications at this postcode, most recent first.

  1. Apr 2018 · PLANNING
    Temporary display of advertisement boards with Halo backlit lettering on existing hoarding along Belsize Road and non-illuminated advertisement boards on existing hoarding along Abbey Road until 21/03/2021in connection with Community Investment Programme and approved redevelopment under application reference: 2012/0096/P.
    Final Decision2018/1714/A
  2. Mar 2018 · PLANNING
    Temporary display of non-illuminated advertisement boards on existing hoarding along Belsize Road and Abbey Road until 31/08/2019 in connection with Community Investment Programme and approved redevelopment under application reference: 2012/0096/P.
    Final Decision2018/1393/A
  3. Feb 2017 · PLANNING
    Request for observarions from the London Borough of Barnet for submission of Reserved Matters Application within Phase 1A (North) of the Brent Cross Cricklewood Regeneration Area; relating to Layout, Scale, Appearance, Access and Landscaping for Bridge Structure B1 (Replacement A406 Tempelhof Bridge). Submission is pursuant to conditions 1.2.1A, and 2.1 and for the part discharge of condition 13.1 of planning permission F/04687/13 dated 23 July 2014 for the comprehensive mixed use redevelopment of the Brent Cross Cricklewood Regeneration Area
    Withdrawn2017/0054/P
  4. Feb 2017 · PLANNING
    Reserved Matters Application within Phase 1A (North) of the Brent Cross Cricklewood Regeneration Area; relating to Layout, Scale, Appearance, Access and Landscaping for Bridge Structure B1 (Replacement A406 Tempelhof Bridge). Submission is pursuant to conditions 1.2.1A, and 2.1 and for the part discharge of condition 13.1 of planning permission F/04687/13 dated 23 July 2014 for the comprehensive mixed use redevelopment of the Brent Cross Cricklewood Regeneration Area
    Withdrawn2015/6071/P
  5. Oct 2014 · PLANNING
    Amendments to approved scheme granted on 25/11/2011 (ref: 2011/4713/P) for Reserved Matters in connection to Development Zone B (Plot B1) for the erection of a part 9/12/13 storey building, plus basement and basement mezzanine levels, comprising 41,035sqm of office floorspace (Class B1) at part lower ground, part upper ground and on first to eleventh floors, 1,000sqm of flexible retail/financial/café/drinking establishment/take away uses (Class A1/A2/A3/A4/A5) at part lower ground and upper ground levels, plant/storage areas and car parking at basement level, Metropolitan Police Office and staff cycle storage at mezzanine basement level, a public bicycle storage facility at part lower ground level with associated roof plant at part tenth and eleventh floors and submission of associated details in compliance with condition nos. 3, 6, 14, 16-23, 27-28, 31, 33-38, 45-46, 48-49, 51, 56, 60 and 64-67 of outline planning permission granted 22/12/2006 (ref 2004/2307) for a comprehensive, mixed-use development of former railway lands within the King's Cross Opportunity Area. Amendments relate to revision of main entrance arrangement; integration of louvres for future tenants; integration of small area of backpainted glass; redesign of the kiosk on the north elevation; amendments to the design of the west elevation fractures to achieve acoustic performance criteria; door arrangement alterations and minor changes to the proposed floor areas.
    Final Decision2014/4693/P
  6. Jul 2013 · PLANNING
    Use of unit as a retail shop (Class A1)
    Final Decision2013/3986/P
  7. Jan 2013 · PLANNING
    Details pursuant to condition 2 (bird and bat boxes) of planning permission dated 25/11/12 (Ref 2011/4713/P) for for the erection of a part 9/12/13 storey building, plus basement and basement mezzanine levels for mixed commercial usage.
    Final Decision2012/6501/P
  8. Jan 2013 · PLANNING
    Details pursuant to condition 1(a) (external materials and finishes) and 1(b) (paving and hard landscaping surface treatment) and 3 (external lighting) of reserved matters dated 25/11/11 (Ref: 2011/4713/P) for a 9-13 storey building for mixed office (Class B1) and flexible secondary uses (Class A1/A2/A3/A4/A5) on Plot B1.
    Final Decision2012/6341/P
  9. Dec 2012 · PLANNING
    Use of 810sqm area of Building B1, King's Cross Central, as a public cycle storage facility (including cycle storage area, workshop and ancillary staff/storage area and approximately 305sqm retail shop area) (sui generis)
    Final Decision2012/5872/P
  10. Nov 2011 · PLANNING
    Submission of Reserved Matters relating to Development Zone B (Plot B1) for the erection of a part 9/12/13 storey building, plus basement and basement mezzanine levels, comprising 41,035sqm of office floorspace (Class B1) at part lower ground, part upper ground and on first to eleventh floors, 1,000sqm of flexible retail/financial/café/drinking establishment/take away uses (Class A1/A2/A3/A4/A5) at part lower ground and upper ground levels, plant/storage areas and car parking at basement level, Metropolitan Police Office and staff cycle storage at mezzanine basement level, a public bicycle storage facility at part lower ground level with associated roof plant at part tenth and eleventh floors. Matters addressed by this submission entail associated details in compliance with condition nos. 3, 6, 14, 16-23, 27-28, 31, 33-38, 45-46, 48-49, 51, 56, 60 and 64-67 of the outline planning permission for a comprehensive, phased, mixed-use development of former railway lands within the Kings Cross Opportunity Area (Ref: 2004/2307/P granted subject to s106 agreement on 22 December 2006).
    Final Decision2011/4713/P

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid · planning.data.gov.uk · matched by postcode (street-level, not house-level).

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
2.5/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
2
2 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Article 4 DirectionAir Quality Management AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (3)
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (7)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
1
Grade I
15
Grade II
low heritage impact
Significant listed buildings nearby may affect planning decisions.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

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Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

100/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:318 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.5°C
Avg Temperature
842mm
Annual Rainfall
2666h
Sunshine/Year
20.8 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: August
Now: 19.2°C, OvercastHumidity: 48%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

45 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.8/5
Average Rating
93%
Rated Good or Very Good
45
Total Establishments
Unique Venues BirminghamOther catering premises
5/5
The Rep Cafe and BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
3/5
PizzaExpressRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
SubwayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
ICCOther catering premises
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

39%
Renewable Energy
167g
CO₂/kWh
moderate
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 41.6%wind 24.7%solar 14.5%nuclear 12.9%imports 4.0%biomass 2.4%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

147m
Highabove sea level

At 147m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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