Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the B28 postcode area, covering Birmingham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£180,109
Median price
£170,000
5-year trend
+43.4%
Total sales
14,565
The B28 area has 576 individual postcodes with 14,565 registered sales. Prices are +54.6% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Birmingham. The five-year price movement is +43.4%.
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)
B28 averages £180,109, placing it in the affordable category, +54.6% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 14,565 recorded sales across 576 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B28 is +43.4%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
B28 8AT
£88,294 avg · 218 sales
B28 9EX
£84,559 avg · 122 sales
B28 8DX
£124,089 avg · 94 sales
B28 0PH
£146,399 avg · 89 sales
B28 9NA
£139,647 avg · 88 sales
B28 9ET
£146,632 avg · 84 sales
B28 0UP
£154,043 avg · 80 sales
B28 0UR
£155,426 avg · 79 sales
B28 8NS
£196,382 avg · 78 sales
This B28 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 B28 postcode area is £180,109, based on 14,565 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Birmingham.
Properties in B28 average £180,109, which is +54.6% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£170,000) is 5.6% below the average (£180,109), 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 B28 have moved +43.4% 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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