B44 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 growth at 0.6% over the same period. The area sits at the early stage of gentrification and scores 45.9 out of 100 on the trajectory index, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally. The rental growth significantly outpacing price appreciation suggests a market where yield returns have been stronger than capital gains. Investors should note the modest population expansion relative to rental income increases, which may indicate demographic shifts or changing housing preferences within the district.
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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 up 0.4 points this month to 46/100, driven mainly by safety.
36 planning applications submitted in B44 over the last six months, 5 change of use.
- Non-material amendment to Planning Approval 2020/06231/PA to alter the development description from ' Change of use from residential dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to residential institution (Use Class C2) for two children and two carers.' to ' Change of use from residential dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to residential institution (Use Class C2) for two children'.Feb 2026 · granted
- Change of use of part of ground floor from offices and staff amenity (Use Class E) to 4no one-bedroom apartments (Use Class C3)Feb 2026 · pending
- Change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to Children's home (Use Class C2) for upto 2no. childrenFeb 2026 · pending
Birmingham (B44) common questions
Is Birmingham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Birmingham (B44) as Early. Its trajectory score is 46/100 (Average), in the top 71% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Birmingham safe?
Birmingham has a safety score of 47/100 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 (B44) 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 (B44) is £1,082 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Birmingham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Birmingham (B43), Birmingham (B21), Birmingham (B20), Birmingham (B25), Sutton Coldfield (B72). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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