B46 in Birmingham's northwest represents a market with modest dynamics. Over five years, property prices have grown at 0.6% compound annual rate, while rental yields have expanded more substantially at 5.9% annually, suggesting stronger investor interest in lettings than capital appreciation. Population has increased marginally by 0.5% across the five-year period. The district scores 49.5 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it at the 47th percentile nationally, indicating average performance relative to other UK postcodes. Currently in a latent gentrification stage, the area shows limited signs of immediate transformation, though rental growth significantly outpaces price growth, which may reflect increasing tenant demand relative to supply or changing investor preferences toward the rental sector.
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- 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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Birmingham (B46) common questions
Is Birmingham up and coming?
Birmingham (B46) has a trajectory score of 52/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 38% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 1.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Birmingham safe?
Birmingham has a safety score of 55/100 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 (B46) is £251k 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 (B46) is £1,249 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Birmingham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Birmingham (B37), Birmingham (B36), Birmingham (B40), Birmingham (B34), Birmingham (B35). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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