Birmingham's B47 postcode district recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 4.0% for property prices and 6.3% for rental income, with population growth of 0.7% over the same period. The district scores 58.9 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally. Currently in the latent stage of gentrification, B47 shows rental growth outpacing capital appreciation, which may indicate emerging investor interest. The modest population increase relative to rental growth suggests demand from renters is strengthening in the area. These metrics reflect the district's recent performance but represent historical data only.
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- 1Property prices up 3.6% 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 up 0.2 points this month to 59/100, driven mainly by safety.
6 planning applications submitted in B47 over the last six months.
Birmingham (B47) common questions
Is Birmingham up and coming?
Birmingham (B47) has a trajectory score of 59/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 9% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Birmingham safe?
Birmingham has a safety score of 56/100 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 (B47) is £319k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Birmingham?
The median monthly rent in Birmingham (B47) is £1,082 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Birmingham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Alcester (B50), Birmingham (B14), Birmingham (B38), Solihull (B90), Evesham (WR11). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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