B29 encompasses parts of south Birmingham, currently in active gentrification with a trajectory score of 46.2 out of 100, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally. Property prices have grown at 3.1 per cent compound annual growth rate over five years, while rental yields have expanded faster at 6.3 per cent annually. Population growth has been modest at 0.6 per cent over the same period. The divergence between rental and capital growth rates suggests rental income may currently outpace appreciation, a pattern common in areas undergoing infrastructural or demographic transition. Investors should assess local regeneration plans and transport links against the relatively modest price trajectory when evaluating opportunities in this district.
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- 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 up 1.9 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by risk.
66 planning applications submitted in B29 over the last six months, 11 change of use.
- Application for lawful development certificate for proposed change of use to the first floor to commercial unitMar 2026 · pending
- Retrospective application for change of use from 6 bedroom HMO to 7 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis).Mar 2026 · pending
- Retrospective application for change of use to 7 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis).Feb 2026 · pending
Birmingham (B29) common questions
Is Birmingham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Birmingham (B29) as Active. Its trajectory score is 48/100 (Average), in the top 61% of districts nationally. The score is up 5.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Birmingham safe?
Birmingham has a safety score of 26/100 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 (B29) 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 (B29) is £1,082 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Birmingham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Birmingham (B17), Birmingham (B15), Birmingham (B31), Birmingham (B38), Birmingham (B30). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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