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 August 2026.
Average price
£420,300
Median price
£395,000
5-year trend
-13.3%
Total sales
3,464
The B3 area has 122 individual postcodes with 3,464 registered sales. Prices are +5.4% above the national average, with the largest concentration in Birmingham. The five-year price movement is -13.3%.
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 £420,300, 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 3,464 recorded sales across 122 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B3 is -13.3%, below the national trend. This may indicate a buyers' market or local economic factors.
B3 1FQ
£194,172 avg · 197 sales
B3 1BA
£145,885 avg · 182 sales
B3 1RD
£125,285 avg · 181 sales
B3 1QA
£200,769 avg · 169 sales
B3 1QS
£201,311 avg · 168 sales
B3 1DR
£167,395 avg · 165 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: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the B3 postcode area is £420,300, based on 3,464 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Birmingham.
Properties in B3 average £420,300, which is +5.4% above the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£395,000) is 6.0% below the average (£420,300), 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 -13.3% 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.
Asking Price vs Sold Price in the UK
Understand the difference between asking prices and actual sold prices.
How to Use Sold Prices When Making an Offer
Use sold-price evidence to prepare for a UK property offer.
Down Valuations: What to Do
Respond to a low mortgage valuation with local sold-price evidence.
View all guides →