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B15 Area Report

Birmingham

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

£333,533
Median Price
Postcode district (B15)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (B15)
21
Schools Nearby
40/100
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 B15

Rental Yield
5.7
Price Growth
6.3
Safety
1.5
Schools
6.1
Transport
4
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
7
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (B15)

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

512
Crimes/month
145
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-06: 640
2025-07: 553
2025-08: 627
2025-09: 504
2025-10: 539
2025-11: 495
2025-12: 484
2026-01: 478
2026-02: 438
2026-03: 490
2026-04: 457
2026-05: 588
2025-062026-05

↓ 13% 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 B15-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£230,981
Birmingham average
-0.7%
Annual Change
Cooling
Market

Average Price by Type

£438,714
Detached
£269,725
Semi-Detached
£218,067
Terraced
£144,836
Flat

Long-Term 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: £230,981
01/12/200201/12/2025

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

Schools & Education

6
Primary
2
Secondary
11
Independent
1
Special
1
Nursery
21
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 21 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

43.7
Avg Attainment 8
+3.3% vs national (42.3)
42.6%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 41%
ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 105 secondary schools in Birmingham

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

40/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in B15 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£883,000
126 sales
Semi-detached
£545,000
59 sales
Terraced
£355,000
92 sales
Flat
£215,000
706 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 B15 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-0.7%
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

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
5/10
Heavy restrictions
Designation Stack
3
3 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaArticle 4 DirectionAir Quality Management AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

    Indicative only — your local planning authority has the final say.

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    Application counts are from a periodic national data extract and may not include the most recent submissions — check the council portal above for live status.
    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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    Conservation Area
    EDGBASTON CONSERVATION AREA
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    2
    Grade II*
    15
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    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

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Air Quality

    Low

    Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

    Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    80/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:61 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: 22.2°C, Clear skyHumidity: 53%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    41 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.8/5
    Average Rating
    95%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    41
    Total Establishments
    Hallfield SchoolSchool/college/university
    5/5
    Three Church Road atSt Georges PlaceRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Metchley Manor Care UK LimitedCaring Premises
    5/5
    St George's School EdgbastonSchool/college/university
    5/5
    BALOCIRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    Exempt

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    15%
    Renewable Energy
    217g
    CO₂/kWh
    high
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 53.4%nuclear 21.8%wind 10.6%imports 5.0%biomass 4.8%solar 4.4%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    151m
    Highabove sea level

    At 151m 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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