BirminghamB38
Birmingham · West Midlands
B38 covers parts of south Birmingham including areas around Northfield and Longbridge. Over five years, property prices have grown at 3.1% compound annually, while rental income has expanded at 6.3% annually—a notable divergence suggesting strengthening tenant demand relative to capital appreciation. Population growth remains modest at 0.7% over the same period. The district scores 66.0 out of 100 on trajectory analysis, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally, and is classified at the pre-cursor stage of gentrification, indicating early-stage demographic and economic shifts. This profile reflects characteristics of an emerging market with rental yields outpacing price growth, though investors should assess local fundamentals and supply-demand dynamics independently.
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- 1Property prices up 2.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.3% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Birmingham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.0 points this month to 65/100, driven mainly by safety.
18 planning applications submitted in B38 over the last six months.
- Erection of single storey rear extensionApr 2026 · pending
- Erection of two storey side and rear extension and single storey rear extension. Changes to porch and replacement windows.Mar 2026 · pending
- Erection of two storey side extensionFeb 2026 · granted
Birmingham (B38) common questions
Is Birmingham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Birmingham (B38) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 65/100 (Strong), in the top 2% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Birmingham safe?
Birmingham has a safety score of 78/100 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 (B38) is £319k 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 (B38) is £1,082 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Birmingham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Birmingham (B31), Birmingham (B14), Birmingham (B47), Birmingham (B29), Birmingham (B48). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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