Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the B3 postcode area, covering Birmingham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£418,173
Median price
£375,000
5-year trend
-8.1%
Total sales
3,444
The B3 area has 120 individual postcodes with 3,444 registered sales. Prices are +5.4% above the national average, with the largest concentration in Birmingham. The five-year price movement is -8.1%.
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)
B3 averages £418,173, placing it in the upper-mid range. This tier often attracts a mix of professionals, families and investors, with prices +5.4% above the national average. The dataset includes 3,444 recorded sales across 120 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B3 is -8.1%, below the national trend. This may indicate a buyers' market or local economic factors.
B3 1FQ
£193,999 avg · 196 sales
B3 1BA
£145,885 avg · 182 sales
B3 1RD
£124,787 avg · 180 sales
B3 1QA
£200,833 avg · 168 sales
B3 1QS
£200,844 avg · 167 sales
B3 1DR
£166,841 avg · 163 sales
B3 1BG
£164,083 avg · 131 sales
B3 1DW
£194,793 avg · 118 sales
B3 1LJ
£137,098 avg · 118 sales
This B3 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 B3 postcode area is £418,173, based on 3,444 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Birmingham.
Properties in B3 average £418,173, which is +5.4% above the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£375,000) is 10.3% below the average (£418,173), 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 B3 have moved -8.1% 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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