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B6 Area Report

Birmingham

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

£146,168
Median Price
Postcode district (B6)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (B6)
32
Schools Nearby
35/100
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 B6

Rental Yield
5.7
Price Growth
6.3
Safety
1.5
Schools
6.5
Transport
3.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
4.6
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (B6)

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

477
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 B6-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

17
Primary
4
Secondary
9
Independent
1
Special
1
Nursery
32
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 32 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

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Median prices in B6 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Semi-detached
£175,000
28 sales
Terraced
£150,000
283 sales
Flat
£78,600
28 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 B6 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. Jan 2017 · PLANNING
    Creation of additional retail space and ancillary storage space within existing basement (as approved under reference 2014/4125/P) for use in association with ground floor units; alteration to lower basement layout to form fire escape corridor; alterations to ground floor layout to form 5 retail units instead of 4 (Use Classes A1-A5); creation of additional signage zone on northern elevation and minor alterations to ground level openings on north elevation
    Final Decision2016/6537/P
  2. Aug 2016 · PLANNING
    Revised Enabling Works for part of the King's Boulevard and minor amendments to reserved matters approval reference 2010/0872/P granted on 30/04/2010 relating to amendments to Zone B public realm, Canal Square and B4/B6 secondary street (finger) namely to reconfigure Canal Square, amendments to materials and street furniture, installation of PRI pole, pedestrianising taxi drop off area between B4 and B6 (retrospective) and associated alterations to finishing materials. Matters addressed by this submission entail associated details in compliance with condition nos. 9, 12, 16, 19 & 25 of the outline planning permission for a comprehensive, phased, mixed-use development of former railway lands within the Kings Cross Opportunity Area (2004/2307/P) granted subject to section 106 legal agreement on 22 December 2006).
    Final Decision2016/3196/P
  3. Feb 2016 · PLANNING
    Details of external building materials (condition 1(a)) and main entrance doors (condition 1(b)) of reserved matters approval 2014/4125/P dated 22/08/2014 relating to Development Zone B (Plot B6), for the erection of an 11 storey building, plus basement, for use as offices (Class B1) on upper floors and shopping/food and drink uses (Classes A1-A5) at ground floor level.
    Final Decision2015/3802/P
  4. Dec 2015 · PLANNING
    Details of external lighting required by condition 2 of reserved matters approval 2014/4125/P granted 22/08/14 in respect of Development Zone B (Plot B6) for: the erection of an 11 storey building, plus basement, for use as offices (Class B1) on upper floors and shopping/food and drink uses (Classes A1-A5) at ground floor level as required by conditions 3, 6, 14, 16-22, 25, 27-28, 31, 33-38, 45-46, 48-49, 50A, 51, 60, 64-67 of outline planning permission granted 22/12/06 subject to a S106 agreement (Ref: 2004/2307/P) for a comprehensive, phased, mixed-use development of former railway lands within the Kings Cross Opportunity Area.
    Final Decision2015/5965/P
  5. Aug 2014 · PLANNING
    Reserved matters relating to Development Zone B (Plot B6), for the erection of an 11 storey building, plus basement, for use as offices (Class B1) on upper floors and shopping/food and drink uses (Classes A1-A5) at ground floor level as required by conditions 3, 6, 14, 16-22, 25, 27-28, 31, 33-38, 45-46, 48-49, 50A, 51, 60, 64-67 of outline planning permission granted 22/12/06 subject to a S106 agreement (Ref: 2004/2307/P) for a comprehensive, phased, mixed-use development of former railway lands within the Kings Cross Opportunity Area.
    Final Decision2014/4125/P
  6. Apr 2010 · PLANNING
    Submission of reserved matters associated with the erection of an eleven storey building (basement and public realm dealt with under separate applications) for use as offices (Class B1) on upper floors and shopping/food and drink uses (Classes A1-A5) at ground floor level within Development Zone B6 as required by conditions 3, 6, 16-23, 27-28, 31, 33-36, 45-46, 48-49, 51, 55-56, 60, 64-67 of outline planning permission granted 22/12/06 subject to a S106 agreement (Ref: 2004/2307/P) for a comprehensive, phased, mixed-use development of former railway lands within the Kings Cross Opportunity Area.
    Final Decision2010/0870/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
9/10
Maximally restricted
Designation Stack
4
4 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaListed BuildingArticle 4 DirectionAir Quality Management AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (5)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    ✗ Blocked (5)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Demolish + rebuild

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

    Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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    Conservation Area
    ASTON HALL AND CHURCH CONSERVATION AREA
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    3
    Grade I
    1
    Grade II*
    5
    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

    80/100

    Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

    Within ½ mile:52 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: 15.9°C, OvercastHumidity: 68%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    42 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.2/5
    Average Rating
    83%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    42
    Total Establishments
    Al Medina MidlandsRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
    3/5
    MunchTakeaway/sandwich shop
    1/5
    Kids Corner AstonCaring Premises
    5/5
    King Edward VI Aston SchoolSchool/college/university
    5/5
    Aston Pavilion Community InterestRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    4/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Energy & Carbon Intensity

    Grid region: Unknown

    28%
    Renewable Energy
    213g
    CO₂/kWh
    high
    Intensity Level

    Generation Mix

    gas 52.7%wind 28.0%nuclear 12.1%biomass 4.0%imports 3.1%

    Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

    Elevation

    119m
    Highabove sea level

    At 119m 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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