Moving to Birmingham
Your data-led guide to relocating to Birmingham
Birmingham at a glance
National (Birmingham)1.1 million
Population
£188k
Median home price
-32% vs national
10,591
Sales (last 5y)
184
Schools
88% Good/Outstanding (of 59 rated)
310
Transport stops
2.7/10
Avg deprivation decile
more deprived than the English average
Aggregated across 15 postcode districts in Birmingham. Area-level guidance, not a valuation of any specific home. Prices from HM Land Registry; schools from DfE/Ofsted; transport from DfT NaPTAN.
What homes cost in Birmingham
National (Birmingham)Median sale price over the last five years by property type, vs the national median for that type.
| Property type | Median price | Sales (5y) | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £547,861 | 626 | +£138k |
| Semi-detached | £267,723 | 2,118 | +£8k |
| Flat | £213,164 | 6,125 | −£19k |
| Terraced | £207,494 | 4,789 | −£11k |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).
Areas to consider in Birmingham
Postcode districts in Birmingham with the most sales data, by median home price. Click any for a free, detailed area report.
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Cost of living
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