Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the B31 postcode area, covering Birmingham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£145,130
Median price
£121,498
5-year trend
+40.1%
Total sales
25,971
The B31 area has 1,019 individual postcodes with 25,971 registered sales. Prices are +63.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Birmingham. The five-year price movement is +40.1%.
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)
B31 averages £145,130, placing it in the affordable category, +63.4% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 25,971 recorded sales across 1,019 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B31 is +40.1%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
B31 1XN
£96,793 avg · 164 sales
B31 5HQ
£178,160 avg · 150 sales
B31 5EH
£134,146 avg · 136 sales
B31 4BA
£77,339 avg · 135 sales
B31 5BN
£137,323 avg · 113 sales
B31 1UQ
£148,275 avg · 111 sales
B31 1DX
£124,054 avg · 100 sales
B31 2HD
£83,001 avg · 100 sales
B31 2PW
£132,875 avg · 100 sales
This B31 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 B31 postcode area is £145,130, based on 25,971 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Birmingham.
Properties in B31 average £145,130, which is +63.4% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£121,498) is 16.3% below the average (£145,130), 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 B31 have moved +40.1% 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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