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B3 Area Report

Birmingham

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

£240,000
Median Price
Postcode district (B3)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (B3)
25
Schools Nearby
35/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in B3

Rental Yield
5.7
Price Growth
6.3
Safety
1.5
Schools
7
Transport
3.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
7
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (B3)

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

1587
Crimes/month
291
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 1706
2025-05: 1906
2025-06: 1844
2025-07: 1861
2025-08: 1783
2025-09: 1619
2025-10: 1642
2025-11: 1767
2025-12: 1609
2026-01: 1534
2026-02: 1541
2026-03: 1687
2025-042026-03

↓ 9% 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 B3-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

11
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
9
Independent
2
Nursery
25
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 25 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

Price Trends

Momentum for Birmingham. For the headline B3 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. Feb 2014 · PLANNING
    Details of hard landscaping (condition 1b), bat and bird box locations and types (condition 2), external lighting (condition 3) and 11th floor terrace landscaping (condition 4) of planning permission granted on 04/11/2012 (ref: 2011/4090/P) for the submission of Reserved Matters relating to Development Zone B3 for the erection of a 13 storey building plus basement comprising 2,772sqm of public leisure centre facilities (Class D2) at basement and lower ground floor, 2,066sqm of public library and access centre (Class D1/B1) at upper ground and first floor, 15,182sqm of office floorspace (Class B1) at second to eleventh floors, associated areas of plant, refuse storage, cycle storage, disabled car parking and servicing at basement level, with associated areas of public realm landscaping.
    Final Decision2013/6957/P
  2. Jan 2014 · PLANNING
    2x non illuminated signs and 2x illuminated signs.
    Final Decision2013/7967/A
  3. Jul 2013 · PLANNING
    Details for condition 1a (external materials and finishes) of planning permission granted 4/11/11 (ref: 2011/4090/P) for submission of reserved matters relating to Development Zone B3 for the erection of a 13 storey building plus basement comprising, associated areas of plant, refuse storage, cycle storage, disabled car parking and servicing at basement level, with associated areas of public realm landscaping. Matters addressed by this submission entail associated details in compliance with condition nos. 3, 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16-23, 27, 28, 31, 33-38, 44-46, 48, 49, 51, 56, 60, 64-67 and S106 Agreement Part L 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 Decision2013/2888/P
  4. Jan 2013 · PLANNING
    Amendments to entrance/reception lobby at upper ground floor, alterations to balcony area on the north and west facades with replacement of double balcony doors with two single doors, reconfiguration of B3 basement, extension of atrium to level 3 and 4 with stairs, alterations to the north façade, increase width of stairs within reception area, reduction in size of risers, reconfiguration of the layout of leisure centre changing rooms, reception and foyer area, amendments to internal floorspace resulting in net decrease of 22m2, reconfiguration of planters in landscaping area and replacement of West Penine Gristone with Cromwell Diamond Sandstone to the Reserved Matters granted 04/11/11 (Ref:2011/4090/P) associated with the erection of a 13 storey building plus basement comprising 2,772sqm of public leisure centre facilities (Class D2) at basement and lower ground floor, 2,066sqm of public library and access centre (Class D1/B1) at upper ground and first floor, 15,182sqm of office floorspace (Class B1) at second to eleventh floors, associated areas of plant, refuse storage, cycle storage, disabled car parking and servicing at basement level, with associated areas of public realm landscaping. Matters addressed by this submission entail associated details in compliance with condition nos. 3, 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16-23, 27, 28, 31, 33-38, 44-46, 48, 49, 51, 56, 60, 64-67 and S106 Agreement Part L 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 Decision2012/6537/P
  5. Nov 2011 · PLANNING
    Submission of Reserved Matters relating to Development Zone B3 for the erection of a 13 storey building plus basement comprising 2,772sqm of public leisure centre facilities (Class D2) at basement and lower ground floor, 2,066sqm of public library and access centre (Class D1/B1) at upper ground and first floor, 15,182sqm of office floorspace (Class B1) at second to eleventh floors, associated areas of plant, refuse storage, cycle storage, disabled car parking and servicing at basement level, with associated areas of public realm landscaping. Matters addressed by this submission entail associated details in compliance with condition nos. 3, 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16-23, 27, 28, 31, 33-38, 44-46, 48, 49, 51, 56, 60, 64-67 and S106 Agreement Part L 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 Decision2011/4090/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
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)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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    Conservation Area
    JEWELLERY QUARTER CONSERVATION AREA
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    1
    Grade II*
    14
    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 current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    90/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:320 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: 16.4°C, Partly cloudyHumidity: 67%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    41 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.5/5
    Average Rating
    85%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    41
    Total Establishments
    Besa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    Exempt
    Maneki RamenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Skratch GolfOther catering premises
    Exempt
    NgopiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    Exempt
    Cucina RusticaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    33%
    Renewable Energy
    169g
    CO₂/kWh
    moderate
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 42.0%wind 32.5%nuclear 17.8%imports 5.1%biomass 2.7%

    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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