Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the B47 postcode area, covering Birmingham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£246,515
Median price
£240,500
5-year trend
+31.7%
Total sales
5,061
The B47 area has 207 individual postcodes with 5,061 registered sales. Prices are +37.9% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Birmingham. The five-year price movement is +31.7%.
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)
With an average of £246,515, B47 is a mid-range area, +37.9% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 5,061 recorded sales across 207 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B47 is +31.7%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
B47 5QA
£168,380 avg · 125 sales
B47 5RD
£153,143 avg · 87 sales
B47 5QQ
£184,446 avg · 84 sales
B47 5QX
£361,724 avg · 79 sales
B47 5RW
£165,778 avg · 78 sales
B47 6LN
£137,853 avg · 77 sales
B47 6AS
£334,237 avg · 75 sales
B47 6EP
£267,640 avg · 73 sales
B47 5HJ
£129,496 avg · 70 sales
This B47 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 B47 postcode area is £246,515, based on 5,061 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Birmingham.
Properties in B47 average £246,515, which is +37.9% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
B47 is +37.9% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales. The area covers 207 postcodes.
Prices in B47 have moved +31.7% 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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