Birmingham's B1 postcode district sits at the 30th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 46.5, reflecting average market conditions. Over five years, property prices have grown at 3.1% compound annual rate, while rental yields have expanded more substantially at 6.3% annually. Population expansion remains modest at 0.6% over the same period. The district is classified as being in an early gentrification stage, suggesting ongoing urban regeneration efforts and potential for incremental change. These metrics indicate a slower-moving market compared to national benchmarks, with rental growth outpacing capital appreciation.
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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 0.6 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by demand.
19 planning applications submitted in B1 over the last six months.
- Full planning permission for the erection of a 30-storey residential tower, rooftop plant at Plot 4AC and a 17-storey residential tower, rooftop plant at plot 5AC, providing (circa) 526no. one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with ancillary retail and commercial space (Use Class E and Sui Generis [drinking establishment/hot food takeaway]) with associated internal and external amenity space, public realm, landscaping, cycle storage, servicing and other associated works.Apr 2026 · pending
- Application for lawful development certificate for proposed replacement of timber decking to existing apartment balconies with aluminium decking. Replacement of existing timber decking to the ground floor terraced area with aluminium decking. Replacement of timber cladding to the ground floor terrace down-stands with Cedral click cement fibreboard panels to the down-stands to the terraces. Replacement of existing timber decking and plywood substrate to the amenity area which forms the roof to the car park with aluminium decking with a cement fibre board lining between the car park roof steel sections.Mar 2026 · pending
- Partial demolition and refurbishment of the existing building together with the erection of a three-storey roof extension for use as a hotel (Use Class C1), ancillary spaces, landscaping and associated worksMar 2026 · pending
Birmingham (B1) common questions
Is Birmingham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Birmingham (B1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 47/100 (Average), in the top 67% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Birmingham safe?
Birmingham has a safety score of 63/100 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 (B1) 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 (B1) is £1,082 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Birmingham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Birmingham (B3), Birmingham (B2), Birmingham (B4), Birmingham (B5), Birmingham (B30). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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