BirminghamB28
Birmingham · West Midlands
B28 in Birmingham occupies the 45th percentile nationally for market trajectory, scoring 49.3/100, indicating average growth prospects. Over the past five years, capital appreciation has been modest at 0.6% compound annual growth, whilst rental income has expanded substantially at 5.9% annually. Population growth remains flat at 0.5%, suggesting demographic stability rather than expansion. The district is classified as late-stage gentrification, indicating prior regeneration cycles with limited further transformation anticipated. For investors evaluating this postcode, the divergence between weak capital growth and stronger rental yields presents a particular characteristic worth weighing against individual investment criteria and risk tolerance.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.9% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Birmingham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.1 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by safety.
48 planning applications submitted in B28 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 Children's home (Use Class C2)Jan 2026 · pending
- Change of use to restaurant and erection of single storey detached glass building to rear and installation of extraction flue to rearJan 2026 · pending
Birmingham (B28) common questions
Is Birmingham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Birmingham (B28) as Late-Stage. Its trajectory score is 47/100 (Average), in the top 67% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Birmingham safe?
Birmingham has a safety score of 44/100 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 (B28) is £350k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Birmingham?
The median monthly rent in Birmingham (B28) is £1,249 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Birmingham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Birmingham (B27), Birmingham (B11), Solihull (B90), Birmingham (B14), Solihull (B91). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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