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House prices in Birmingham
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Birmingham have moved little over the past year, with the typical property worth around £232,657 — within 0.3% of its value 12 months earlier. Detached homes lead the local mix at around £438,742.
That's 14% below the UK average of £271,295.
Birmingham house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Birmingham
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- B74 ▲ +6.8% £425,000 510 sales
- B75 ▲ +7.6% £370,500 814 sales
- B72 ▼ -2.7% £370,000 327 sales
- B73 ▼ -2.9% £340,000 712 sales
- B76 ▲ +6.9% £320,000 574 sales
- B17 ▲ +10.1% £301,000 703 sales
- B28 ▼ -1.3% £300,000 730 sales
- B30 ▲ +2.8% £267,500 803 sales
- B4 ▲ +10.8% £264,500 134 sales
- B3 ▼ -32.7% £262,500 258 sales
- B29 ▲ +1.4% £259,925 818 sales
- B13 ▲ +3.3% £250,000 759 sales
- B14 ▲ +1.6% £247,000 1,021 sales
- B15 ▼ -0.6% £244,400 338 sales
- B24 → 0.0% £240,000 769 sales
- B26 ▲ +2.1% £237,000 1,061 sales
- B5 ▼ -32.0% £233,325 279 sales
- B1 ▼ -23.0% £227,500 595 sales
- B31 ▼ -5.1% £227,000 1,566 sales
- B16 ▲ +4.5% £225,250 446 sales
- B20 ▲ +4.5% £225,000 376 sales
- B42 ▼ -2.3% £220,000 647 sales
- B32 ▲ +5.3% £220,000 740 sales
- B36 ▼ -0.4% £218,000 203 sales
- B12 ▲ +17.9% £217,995 697 sales
- B27 ▲ +3.3% £217,250 520 sales
- B38 ▲ +4.7% £215,000 497 sales
- B34 ▼ -0.5% £212,500 395 sales
- B45 ▼ -8.8% £205,000 493 sales
- B43 ▲ +2.0% £200,000 35 sales
- B33 ▲ +6.7% £200,000 603 sales
- B44 ▲ +3.4% £200,000 953 sales
- B19 ▼ -14.0% £200,000 124 sales
- B25 ▼ -7.3% £199,000 294 sales
- B7 ▲ +5.6% £196,500 70 sales
- B10 ▼ -7.5% £195,500 184 sales
- B35 ▲ +5.3% £192,000 129 sales
- B23 ▲ +2.9% £190,000 1,092 sales
- B11 ▲ +5.6% £185,000 501 sales
- B9 ▲ +1.1% £185,000 251 sales
- B8 ▲ +2.8% £180,000 352 sales
- B21 ▲ +1.4% £175,000 350 sales
- B18 ▼ -14.1% £174,250 268 sales
- B6 ▼ -3.2% £170,000 163 sales
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £438,742 ▼ -1.0%
- Semi-detached £273,154 ▲ +0.9%
- Terraced £219,731 ▲ +0.5%
- Flat £144,875 ▼ -3.5%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 18 MEADOW VIEW, B13 0AP | £323,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 CLINTON ROAD, B46 3NP | £180,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 BURNHAM ROAD, B47 6AT | £270,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 12 ALDERSHAW ROAD, B26 1HJ | £282,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 123 CALSHOT ROAD, B42 2BZ | £230,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 157 OLDFIELD ROAD, B12 8TJ | £187,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 HIGH MEADOW ROAD, B38 9AP | £268,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 23 WESTFIELD ROAD, B14 7SX | £400,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 515 KINGSBURY ROAD, B24 9NJ | £295,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 28 GILSON WAY, B37 6BG | £245,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Birmingham costs 6.5× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Birmingham ranks nationally →
Birmingham is the 97th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 463,585 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Birmingham.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 40.2%
- Median floor area 75 m²
- Median annual energy cost £898
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Salford £231,153
- House prices in Dudley £229,616
- House prices in Bury £238,266
- House prices in Sefton £222,406
- House prices in Sheffield £220,804
- House prices in Coventry £220,410
- House prices in Leeds £246,699
- House prices in Manchester £247,469
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Birmingham?
- The average house price in Birmingham is £232,657, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Birmingham changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Birmingham have fallen -0.3% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Birmingham by property type?
- Latest average prices in Birmingham:
- detached homes: £438,742
- semi-detached homes: £273,154
- terraced homes: £219,731
- flats: £144,875
- Is Birmingham affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Birmingham costs 6.5× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Birmingham ranks nationally.
- Is Birmingham an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Birmingham costs £232,657 — 14% less than the UK average of £271,295. Birmingham is the 97th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Birmingham?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Birmingham's average of £232,657, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Birmingham?
- On a typical Birmingham sale at £232,657, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,800–£4,200, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Birmingham?
- Moving home in Birmingham typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.