# Birmingham B48: Market Overview B48 recorded a 7.2% compound annual growth rate in property prices over five years, outpacing rental growth at 6.3% annually. The district sits at the 53rd percentile nationally for trajectory potential, with a trajectory score of 50.6 out of 100. Population expansion remained modest at 0.7% across the five-year period, suggesting demographic stability rather than rapid influx. The area is classified at the latent stage of gentrification, indicating early-stage characteristics without established regeneration patterns. These figures present a middle-ground investment profile: moderate price appreciation coupled with steady rental returns, though population dynamics show limited growth momentum relative to its property value trajectory.
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- 1Property prices up 6.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.3% 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 1.4 points this month to 52/100, driven mainly by safety.
6 planning applications submitted in B48 over the last six months.
Birmingham (B48) common questions
Is Birmingham up and coming?
Birmingham (B48) has a trajectory score of 52/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 38% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.2 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 57/100 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 (B48) is £319k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 6.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Birmingham?
The median monthly rent in Birmingham (B48) is £1,082 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Birmingham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Evesham (WR11), Birmingham (B38), Birmingham (B45), Redditch (B97), Birmingham (B47). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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