Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the B48 postcode area, covering Birmingham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£282,614
Median price
£288,750
5-year trend
+29.4%
Total sales
3,025
The B48 area has 176 individual postcodes with 3,025 registered sales. Prices are +28.8% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Birmingham. The five-year price movement is +29.4%.
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)
With an average of £282,614, B48 is a mid-range area, +28.8% 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 3,025 recorded sales across 176 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B48 is +29.4%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
B48 7RG
£172,006 avg · 89 sales
B48 7PB
£190,626 avg · 85 sales
B48 7NN
£171,425 avg · 83 sales
B48 7PU
£120,269 avg · 83 sales
B48 7LQ
£275,172 avg · 73 sales
B48 7SD
£207,581 avg · 67 sales
B48 7PS
£131,955 avg · 56 sales
B48 7PE
£207,669 avg · 53 sales
B48 7JX
£301,041 avg · 52 sales
This B48 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 B48 postcode area is £282,614, based on 3,025 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Birmingham.
Properties in B48 average £282,614, which is +28.8% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
B48 is +28.8% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales. The area covers 176 postcodes.
Prices in B48 have moved +29.4% 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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