Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the B9 postcode area, covering Birmingham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£111,038
Median price
£92,500
5-year trend
+47.3%
Total sales
6,952
The B9 area has 320 individual postcodes with 6,952 registered sales. Prices are +72.2% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Birmingham. The five-year price movement is +47.3%.
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)
B9 averages £111,038, placing it in the affordable category, +72.2% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 6,952 recorded sales across 320 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in B9 is +47.3%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
B9 4LB
£70,812 avg · 130 sales
B9 4UL
£72,153 avg · 102 sales
B9 5QY
£81,733 avg · 101 sales
B9 5PS
£77,356 avg · 95 sales
B9 4QH
£73,041 avg · 86 sales
B9 4XB
£67,990 avg · 86 sales
B9 4NW
£89,432 avg · 77 sales
B9 4PQ
£68,129 avg · 75 sales
B9 5RD
£81,298 avg · 75 sales
This B9 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: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the B9 postcode area is £111,038, based on 6,952 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Birmingham.
Properties in B9 average £111,038, which is +72.2% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£92,500) is 16.7% below the average (£111,038), 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 B9 have moved +47.3% 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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