Birmingham's B14 postcode district is in the late-stage gentrification phase, ranking at the 85th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 57.3. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at a modest 0.6% compound annual rate, whilst rental growth has significantly outpaced this at 5.9% CAGR. Population expansion remains subdued at 0.7% over the same period. The disparity between rental and capital growth suggests the district appeals primarily to buy-to-let investors rather than those seeking rapid equity appreciation. These metrics indicate a maturing market where rental yields may present more attractive prospects than price appreciation for property investors.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.9% 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 0.9 points this month to 56/100, driven mainly by safety.
37 planning applications submitted in B14 over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Application for a lawful development certificate for change of use from 2no. 1 bedroom flats (use class C3) to 1no. 3 bedroom dwellinghouse (use class C3).Jan 2026 · Section 191 / 192 Permission not Required (Certificate Issue
- Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3 metres, eaves height 3 metresApr 2026 · pending
- Erection of 6 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.8 metres, eaves height 2.8 metresApr 2026 · pending
Birmingham (B14) common questions
Is Birmingham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Birmingham (B14) as Active. Its trajectory score is 56/100 (Strong), in the top 18% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.4 points over the last 12 months.
Is Birmingham safe?
Birmingham has a safety score of 30/100 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 (B14) is £319k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Birmingham?
The median monthly rent in Birmingham (B14) is £1,249 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Birmingham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Birmingham (B28), Birmingham (B47), Birmingham (B38), Birmingham (B29), Birmingham (B11). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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