B16, located in Birmingham's west, demonstrates moderate growth characteristics with a five-year price compound annual growth rate of 5.6% and rental growth of 7.0%, positioning it in the 58th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 51.2. The district remains in an early gentrification stage, suggesting ongoing property market evolution. Population growth over the same period stands at 0.8%, indicating relatively stable demographics. The divergence between rental and price growth, with rents expanding faster than capital values, reflects current investor dynamics in the area. These metrics provide data points for evaluating the district's market position, though broader economic factors and local developments warrant consideration alongside historical performance figures.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 5.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 7.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
- 4401 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Birmingham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.4 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
20 planning applications submitted in B16 over the last six months, 3 change of use.
- Full planning application for site enabling works and erection of temporary structures (including a compost toilet and polytunnel) and change of use of part of the former refuse transfer station, Rotton Park Street including comprehensive retrofitting to enable the delivery of flexible commercial, business and services (Use Class E), community, education and non-residential institution uses (Use Class F1 and F2), and/or theatre and conference / meeting space (Sui Generis) under Part 3, Class V of the Townand Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Order) 2015 (as amended), as well as public realm and landscaping, servicing and access arrangements associated with the new function of the buildings.Mar 2026 · pending
- Change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to Children's care home (Use Class C2) for up to 3 children.Feb 2026 · pending
- Change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to 10-bed HMO (Sui- Generis)Feb 2026 · pending
Birmingham (B16) common questions
Is Birmingham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Birmingham (B16) as Early. Its trajectory score is 52/100 (Strong), in the top 41% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Birmingham safe?
Birmingham has a safety score of 50/100 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 (B16) is £212k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 5.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Birmingham?
The median monthly rent in Birmingham (B16) is £920 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Birmingham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Burntwood (WS7), Birmingham (B18), Birmingham (B42), Walsall (WS8), West Bromwich (B70). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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