Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the B5 postcode area, covering Birmingham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£232,743
Median price
£167,000
5-year trend
+23.1%
Total sales
6,950
The B5 area has 277 individual postcodes with 6,950 registered sales. Prices are +41.3% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Birmingham. The five-year price movement is +23.1%.
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)
With an average of £232,743, B5 is a mid-range area, +41.3% 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 6,950 recorded sales across 277 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B5 is +23.1%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
B5 4TR
£113,462 avg · 260 sales
B5 7SE
£168,492 avg · 165 sales
B5 4AA
£183,185 avg · 161 sales
B5 6AB
£127,136 avg · 159 sales
B5 4AB
£182,619 avg · 155 sales
B5 5JN
£144,575 avg · 133 sales
B5 5JF
£201,059 avg · 132 sales
B5 4TL
£153,043 avg · 131 sales
B5 4AF
£189,828 avg · 130 sales
This B5 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 B5 postcode area is £232,743, based on 6,950 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Birmingham.
Properties in B5 average £232,743, which is +41.3% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£167,000) is 28.2% below the average (£232,743), 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 B5 have moved +23.1% 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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