B26 covers parts of south Birmingham characterised by mixed residential and commercial development. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 0.6% annually, significantly below national averages, whilst rental yields have expanded at 5.9% per annum. Population growth remains modest at 0.5% over the same period. The district sits in the early gentrification stage with a trajectory score of 43.0 out of 100, placing it at the 14th percentile nationally. This combination of low capital appreciation but stronger rental growth suggests the area appeals primarily to investors focused on rental income rather than capital gains. Market fundamentals indicate a stabilising rather than rapidly transforming area.
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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 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Birmingham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.2 points this month to 42/100, driven mainly by safety.
35 planning applications submitted in B26 over the last six months, 2 change of use.
- Change of use of first and second floors from duplex flat (Use Class C3) to 2no. self-contained flats (Use Class C3)Feb 2026 · pending
- Change of use of existing dwelling (C3) into children's home (C2) for upto 3 childrenFeb 2026 · pending
- Erection of 4 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 4 metres, eaves height 2.4 metresApr 2026 · pending
Birmingham (B26) common questions
Is Birmingham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Birmingham (B26) as Early. Its trajectory score is 42/100 (Average), in the top 89% of districts nationally. The score is down 5.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Birmingham safe?
Birmingham has a safety score of 21/100 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 (B26) is £350k 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 (B26) is £1,249 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Birmingham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Birmingham (B33), Birmingham (B27), Solihull (B92), Birmingham (B34), Birmingham (B37). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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