Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the B23 postcode area, covering Birmingham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£115,419
Median price
£106,000
5-year trend
+62.5%
Total sales
21,834
The B23 area has 714 individual postcodes with 21,834 registered sales. Prices are +70.9% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Birmingham. The five-year price movement is +62.5%.
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)
B23 averages £115,419, placing it in the affordable category, +70.9% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 21,834 recorded sales across 714 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B23 is +62.5%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
B23 7WQ
£86,723 avg · 152 sales
B23 6GN
£134,574 avg · 143 sales
B23 7RG
£86,500 avg · 135 sales
B23 5QW
£66,966 avg · 129 sales
B23 6AS
£93,560 avg · 121 sales
B23 7YY
£69,714 avg · 121 sales
B23 7FL
£64,694 avg · 110 sales
B23 5SE
£67,886 avg · 108 sales
B23 6GP
£125,431 avg · 106 sales
This B23 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 B23 postcode area is £115,419, based on 21,834 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Birmingham.
Properties in B23 average £115,419, which is +70.9% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£106,000) is 8.2% below the average (£115,419), 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 B23 have moved +62.5% 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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