B31 encompasses south Birmingham, spanning Harborne and Quinton. The district ranks in the 80th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 55.8, indicating strong market fundamentals. Over five years, prices have grown at 3.1% CAGR whilst rental growth has substantially outpaced this at 8.3% CAGR, suggesting rental demand has exceeded price appreciation. Population growth remains modest at 0.7% over the same period. The area is classified as active gentrification stage, indicating ongoing neighbourhood transformation and development activity. This divergence between rental and capital growth patterns reflects a market where income returns have become increasingly attractive relative to headline price movements.
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- 1Property prices up 2.3% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 8.3% 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 0.3 points this month to 56/100, driven mainly by demand.
38 planning applications submitted in B31 over the last six months.
- Erection of 4.8 metre deep single storey rear extension. Maximum height 3.8 metres, eaves height 2.8 metresApr 2026 · pending
- Application for lawful development certificate for proposed erection of single storey rear extension and new front porch.Apr 2026 · pending
- Conversion of garage and greenhouse to habitable room, increase roof height and renderMar 2026 · pending
Birmingham (B31) common questions
Is Birmingham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Birmingham (B31) as Active. Its trajectory score is 56/100 (Strong), in the top 19% of districts nationally. The score is down 2.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is Birmingham safe?
Birmingham has a safety score of 28/100 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 (B31) is £319k 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 (B31) is £1,082 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Birmingham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Birmingham (B38), Birmingham (B45), Birmingham (B29), Birmingham (B14), Birmingham (B17). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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