B25 in Birmingham has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 3.1% for property prices and 6.3% for rental income, with population increasing 0.6% over the same period. The district scores 42.9 out of 100 on trajectory measures, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally and indicating average performance. Currently in an early gentrification stage, B25 presents characteristics typical of emerging areas with rental growth outpacing capital appreciation. These metrics suggest moderate activity in both sales and lettings markets, with rental yields potentially more favourable than price appreciation for investors during this phase of development.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Birmingham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.6 points this month to 42/100, driven mainly by safety.
18 planning applications submitted in B25 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 2 change of use.
- Erection of detached outbuilding to rearMar 2026 · pending
- Change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to offices (Use Class E).Mar 2026 · granted
- Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to children's home for two people (Use Class C2) and erection of dormer window to rear and rooflights to frontJan 2026 · pending
Birmingham (B25) common questions
Is Birmingham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Birmingham (B25) as Early. Its trajectory score is 42/100 (Average), in the top 88% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Birmingham safe?
Birmingham has a safety score of 22/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Birmingham?
The average property price in Birmingham (B25) is £267k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.3% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Birmingham?
The median monthly rent in Birmingham (B25) is £1,082 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Birmingham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Sutton Coldfield (B72), Sutton Coldfield (B76), Birmingham (B24), Sutton Coldfield (B75), Birmingham (B35). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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