Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the B26 postcode area, covering Birmingham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£149,108
Median price
£135,000
5-year trend
+28.0%
Total sales
16,820
The B26 area has 537 individual postcodes with 16,820 registered sales. Prices are +62.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Birmingham. The five-year price movement is +28.0%.
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)
B26 averages £149,108, placing it in the affordable category, +62.4% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 16,820 recorded sales across 537 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B26 is +28.0%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
B26 1QT
£96,338 avg · 124 sales
B26 1TG
£101,187 avg · 120 sales
B26 3LR
£93,662 avg · 119 sales
B26 1TJ
£92,207 avg · 113 sales
B26 1TF
£102,789 avg · 109 sales
B26 1TQ
£96,285 avg · 106 sales
B26 3UU
£139,450 avg · 106 sales
B26 3RH
£113,951 avg · 105 sales
B26 2HT
£131,196 avg · 99 sales
This B26 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 B26 postcode area is £149,108, based on 16,820 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Birmingham.
Properties in B26 average £149,108, which is +62.4% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£135,000) is 9.5% below the average (£149,108), 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 B26 have moved +28.0% 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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