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B5 Area Report

Birmingham

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

£255,279
Median Price
Postcode district (B5)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (B5)
28
Schools Nearby
30/100
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 B5

Rental Yield
5.7
Price Growth
6.3
Safety
1.5
Schools
6.7
Transport
3
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.5
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (B5)

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

1442
Crimes/month
291
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 B5-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

10
Primary
1
Secondary
2
Sixth Form
10
Independent
2
Special
3
Nursery
28
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 28 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

30/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in B5 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£575,000
23 sales
Semi-detached
£286,200
37 sales
Terraced
£350,000
174 sales
Flat
£230,400
1,004 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 B5 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

Property timeline📍Postcode-level

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

  1. Mar 2017 · PLANNING
    Creation of additional retail space (Use Classes A1-A5) within north-eastern corner of existing upper basement (as approved under references 2014/6968/P and 2015/5234/P) and creation of ancillary storage space at upper basement level in the B5/B6 Finger, for use in association with the north-eastern ground floor unit; creation of new fire escape corridor in the B5/B6 Finger at lower and upper basement levels; creation of new landlord storage space within the B5/B6 finger at lower basement level
    Final Decision2017/0591/P
  2. Oct 2016 · PLANNING
    Details of bird and bat box locations required by condition 3 of permission reference 2014/6968/P dated 23/01/2015 for Reserved matters relating to Development Zone B (Plot B5), for the erection of an 11 storey building, plus lower ground and basement levels, for use as offices (Class B1) on upper floors and shopping/food and drink uses (Classes A1-A5) at ground and lower floor levels, roof garden and landscaping as required by conditions 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16-23, 27-28, 31, 33-38, 45-46, 48-49, 50A, 51, 56, 60, 64-67 of outline planning permission granted 22/12/2006 subject to a S106 agreement (2004/2307/P) for a comprehensive, phased, mixed-use development of former railway lands within the Kings Cross Opportunity Area.
    Final Decision2016/4809/P
  3. Nov 2015 · PLANNING
    Minor amendments to reserved matters approval granted 21/01/2015 (ref: 2014/6968/P) for the erection of an 11 storey building, plus lower ground and basement levels, for use as offices (Class B1) on upper floors and shopping/food and drink uses (Classes A1-A5) at ground and lower floor levels, roof garden and landscaping as required by conditions 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16-23, 27-28, 31, 33-38, 45-46, 48-49, 50A, 51, 56, 60, 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). The amendment relate to relocation of gas intake room to top of cycle ramp, addition of inlet cabinet to western external wall, louvres added to wall of cycle ramp, reduction of retail at lower ground floor by 42sqm, increase in B1 on first floor by 87sqm, change of use of south western and central eastern units from A1-A5 to flexible B1/A1-A5 and removal of 10th floor louvre doors.
    Final Decision2015/5234/P
  4. Jan 2015 · PLANNING
    Reserved matters relating to Development Zone B (Plot B5), for the erection of an 11 storey building, plus lower ground and basement levels, for use as offices (Class B1) on upper floors and shopping/food and drink uses (Classes A1-A5) at ground and lower floor levels, roof garden and landscaping as required by conditions 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16-23, 27-28, 31, 33-38, 45-46, 48-49, 50A, 51, 56, 60, 64-67 of outline planning permission granted 22/12/2006 subject to a S106 agreement (2004/2307/P) for a comprehensive, phased, mixed-use development of former railway lands within the Kings Cross Opportunity Area.
    Final Decision2014/6968/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 II

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:180 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: 17.1°C, Mainly clearHumidity: 61%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

41 rated establishments within 1 mile

3.8/5
Average Rating
68%
Rated Good or Very Good
41
Total Establishments
HA NewsRetailers - other
Exempt
Bristol Street Service StationRetailers - other
5/5
Smash and thatRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Exempt
FlipitRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
3/5
Drinks2Deliver, Drinks2Party,Retailers - other
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

21%
Renewable Energy
256g
CO₂/kWh
very high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 64.7%wind 19.5%nuclear 10.3%imports 3.4%solar 1.4%biomass 0.8%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

111m
Highabove sea level

At 111m 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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