Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the B17 postcode area, covering Birmingham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£228,280
Median price
£204,500
5-year trend
+28.5%
Total sales
15,449
The B17 area has 523 individual postcodes with 15,449 registered sales. Prices are +42.5% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Birmingham. The five-year price movement is +28.5%.
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 £228,280, B17 is a mid-range area, +42.5% 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 15,449 recorded sales across 523 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B17 is +28.5%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
B17 9QL
£163,551 avg · 180 sales
B17 9RD
£141,160 avg · 142 sales
B17 9AN
£218,091 avg · 137 sales
B17 9AY
£214,196 avg · 137 sales
B17 0ST
£146,618 avg · 133 sales
B17 9HA
£173,709 avg · 132 sales
B17 9AH
£174,215 avg · 126 sales
B17 9JU
£268,464 avg · 119 sales
B17 0JJ
£98,278 avg · 115 sales
This B17 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 B17 postcode area is £228,280, based on 15,449 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Birmingham.
Properties in B17 average £228,280, which is +42.5% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£204,500) is 10.4% below the average (£228,280), 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 B17 have moved +28.5% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. 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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