Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the B1 postcode area, covering Birmingham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£263,405
Median price
£215,000
5-year trend
-12.1%
Total sales
9,830
The B1 area has 249 individual postcodes with 9,830 registered sales. Prices are +33.6% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Birmingham. The five-year price movement is -12.1%.
The UK's second city with a growing economy, excellent rail links via HS2 and a diverse housing stock from Victorian terraces to new-build apartments.
🚆 Main station
Birmingham New Street
⏱️ London commute
~82 min by train
🏫 Notable school
King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys (Outstanding)
With an average of £263,405, B1 is a mid-range area, +33.6% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 9,830 recorded sales across 249 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B1 is -12.1%, below the national trend. This may indicate a buyers' market or local economic factors.
B1 2AF
£156,796 avg · 219 sales
B1 1TH
£207,153 avg · 187 sales
B1 3JR
£136,212 avg · 175 sales
B1 1TS
£200,171 avg · 170 sales
B1 1TB
£211,952 avg · 169 sales
B1 1RG
£217,503 avg · 167 sales
B1 3DB
£134,282 avg · 163 sales
B1 1RB
£216,191 avg · 162 sales
B1 1LJ
£164,083 avg · 161 sales
This B1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the B1 postcode area is £263,405, based on 9,830 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Birmingham.
Properties in B1 average £263,405, which is +33.6% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£215,000) is 18.4% below the average (£263,405), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in B1 have moved -12.1% over five years, which is below the national trend. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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