Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the B6 postcode area, covering Birmingham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£204,321
Median price
£96,000
5-year trend
+742.7%
Total sales
4,152
The B6 area has 308 individual postcodes with 4,152 registered sales. Prices are +48.5% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Birmingham. The five-year price movement is +742.7%.
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 £204,321, B6 is a mid-range area, +48.5% 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 4,152 recorded sales across 308 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B6 is +742.7%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
B6 7BE
£71,166 avg · 94 sales
B6 6RT
£63,366 avg · 90 sales
B6 4PP
£54,970 avg · 83 sales
B6 7AN
£102,327 avg · 79 sales
B6 7DL
£76,115 avg · 74 sales
B6 7DG
£87,356 avg · 72 sales
B6 7BT
£93,557 avg · 70 sales
B6 6LU
£75,945 avg · 65 sales
B6 7DP
£68,166 avg · 63 sales
This B6 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 B6 postcode area is £204,321, based on 4,152 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Birmingham.
Properties in B6 average £204,321, which is +48.5% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£96,000) is 53.0% below the average (£204,321), 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 B6 have moved +742.7% 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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