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B12 Area Report

Birmingham

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

£207,532
Median Price
Postcode district (B12)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (B12)
35
Schools Nearby
20/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.8/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in B12

Rental Yield
5.7
Price Growth
6.3
Safety
1.5
Schools
7
Transport
2
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.5
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (B12)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

712
Crimes/month
145
Area average

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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 B12-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

18
Primary
1
Secondary
2
Sixth Form
10
Independent
1
Special
3
Nursery
35
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 35 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

20/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in B12 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Semi-detached
£262,000
19 sales
Terraced
£185,000
273 sales
Flat
£214,000
791 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 B12 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
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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

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
2
Grade II*
4
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

95/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:79 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: 16.9°C, Mainly clearHumidity: 62%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

36 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.3/5
Average Rating
83%
Rated Good or Very Good
36
Total Establishments
Majils Shisha LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
1/5
QuesoRetailers - other
5/5
Melokon ltdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Exempt
Top UK Fried ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop
Exempt
Coffee HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Exempt

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

19%
Renewable Energy
260g
CO₂/kWh
very high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 65.6%wind 18.5%nuclear 10.3%imports 3.8%biomass 1.3%solar 0.4%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

129m
Highabove sea level

At 129m 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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