Birmingham's average house price has edged up to £297,473 in the first half of 2026, a modest 0.4% rise compared with the same period in 2025, according to new district-level analysis from Brickview.ai, the UK property intelligence platform. However, this flat headline masks dramatic variations across the city's postcodes, with some areas surging over 20% while others have fallen by nearly 14%.
Affordable Areas Outperform as Mortgage Costs Bite
Birmingham's cheaper districts are leading the growth, driven by rising mortgage costs that are compressing what buyers can borrow. West Bromwich (B70) saw the strongest increase, with average prices jumping 20.5% from £198,966 to £239,750. Lozells and Handsworth (B19) followed closely with a 19.2% rise to £199,667, while Winson Green and Hockley (B18) climbed 11.8% to £192,750.
"The pattern is consistent with increasing mortgage costs compressing what buyers can borrow, driving buyers who may previously have bought further up the ladder to lower-priced districts," said a spokesperson for Brickview.ai. This trend is evident across other affordable areas: Edgbaston (B15) rose 19.6% to £438,729, Rowley Regis (B65) increased 9.8% to £231,318, and Castle Bromwich (B36) saw a 9.4% gain to £269,085.
Premium Districts See Prices Fall
At the other end of the spectrum, several of Birmingham's most expensive postcodes recorded flat or falling prices. Knowle and Dorridge (B93) saw the steepest decline among premium areas, falling 11.6% to £514,626. Alvechurch (B48) dropped 9.8% to £406,873, while Henley-in-Arden areas B94 and B95 fell 8.2% and 4.9% respectively. Solihull's B91 postcode also declined 1.5% to £449,397.
These falls suggest that higher-priced properties are facing softer demand, possibly as buyers become more cautious with larger mortgages. The data shows a clear split between the city's more affordable and more expensive districts, with the latter experiencing downward pressure.
City Centre Flats Under Pressure
Inner-city districts dominated by flats recorded some of the sharpest falls in the entire dataset. Highgate, Moseley, and Balsall Heath (B5) plummeted 34.6% to an average of £172,979. The City Centre and Jewellery Quarter (B1) fell 25.3%, Balsall Heath and Sparkhill (B12) dropped 24.3%, and Ladywood and Hockley (B3) declined 15.8%.
"Flat-heavy city centre markets have faced a harder run of legislative and cost pressures for landlords in recent years, including reforms to tenants' rights," noted the Brickview.ai spokesperson. "It is possible these developments are weighing heavily on investor demand for flats." This trend is reflected in other flat-heavy areas like Bordesley Green (B9), which fell 13.9%, and Castle Vale (B35), down 10.1%.
Full List of Birmingham Postcodes Where House Prices Are Rising
Brickview analysed Land Registry residential sales completed between January and June 2025 and January and June 2026 across Birmingham postcode districts. The following postcodes saw price increases:
- B70 - West Bromwich - £198,966 to £239,750 - +20.5%
- B15 - Edgbaston - £366,746 to £438,729 - +19.6%
- B19 - Lozells, Handsworth - £167,447 to £199,667 - +19.2%
- B18 - Winson Green, Hockley - £172,391 to £192,750 - +11.8%
- B65 - Rowley Regis, Blackheath - £210,762 to £231,318 - +9.8%
- B36 - Castle Bromwich, Water Orton - £245,989 to £269,085 - +9.4%
- B33 - Kitts Green, Stetchford - £209,286 to £227,519 - +8.7%
- B14 - Kings Heath, Kings Norton - £261,943 to £282,417 - +7.8%
- B29 - Selly Oak, Bournbrook - £284,626 to £306,162 - +7.6%
- B27 - Acocks Green - £221,960 to £237,921 - +7.2%
- B21 - Handsworth - £190,224 to £218,612 - +6.5%
- B44 - Perry Barr, Kingstanding - £205,949 to £218,612 - +6.1%
- B11 - Sparkbrook, Tyseley, Sparkhill - £201,151 to £213,442 - +6.1%
- B20 - Handsworth, Perry Barr - £260,769 to £273,686 - +5%
- B26 - Sheldon, Yardley - £242,449 to £254,446 - +4.9%
- B30 - Bournville, Stirchley, Kings Norton - £287,248 to £300,861 - +4.7%
- B80 - Studley - £332,479 to £347,492 - +4.5%
- B32 - Quinton, Bartley Green - £241,688 to £251,815 - +4.2%
- B61 - Bromsgrove - £321,094 to £333,423 - +3.8%
- B38 - Kings Norton, Wythall - £264,289 to £274,355 - +3.8%
- B76 - Sutton Coldfield, Minworth - £330,150 to £342,214 - +3.7%
- B8 - Washwood Heath, Ward End - £180,624 to £187,064 - +3.6%
- B96 - Redditch area - £480,766 to £497,333 - +3.4%
- B31 - Northfield, Longbridge, West Heath - £253,251 to £261,125 - +3.1%
- B23 - Erdington, Short Heath - £195,567 to £200,892 - +2.7%
- B16 - Edgbaston, Ladywood - £270,992 to £277,923 - +2.6%
- B7 - Nechells, Duddeston - £181,375 to £185,833 - +2.5%
- B69 - Oldbury, Tividale - £216,732 to £221,560 - +2.2%
- B28 - Hall Green - £308,878 to £313,407 - +1.5%
- B4 - Aston, Newtown - £278,788 to £281,000 - +0.8%
- B47 - Hollywood, Wythall - £401,326 to £403,676 - +0.6%
- B63 - Halesowen, Cradley - £249,274 to £249,842 - +0.2%
- B72 - Sutton Coldfield - £403,987 to £404,472 - +0.1%
Full List of Birmingham Postcodes Where House Prices Are Falling
The following postcodes saw price declines during the same period:
- B50 - Bidford-on-Avon - £341,285 to £340,510 - -0.2%
- B73 - Sutton Coldfield, Boldmere - £373,536 to £370,789 - -0.7%
- B97 - Redditch - £300,451 to £298,201 - -0.7%
- B37 - Chelmsley Wood, Marston Green - £234,048 to £232,178 - -0.8%
- B60 - Bromsgrove - £365,469 to £361,030 - -1.2%
- B77 - Tamworth area - £261,942 to £258,602 - -1.3%
- B91 - Solihull - £456,422 to £449,397 - -1.5%
- B75 - Sutton Coldfield, Walmley - £420,875 to £414,208 - -1.6%
- B98 - Redditch - £260,685 to £256,606 - -1.6%
- B74 - Sutton Coldfield, Four Oaks - £472,984 to £460,975 - -2.5%
- B92 - Solihull, Olton - £335,745 to £326,294 - -2.8%
- B43 - Great Barr, Streetly - £266,920 to £258,484 - -3.2%
- B24 - Erdington, Gravelly Hill - £238,461 to £230,815 - -3.2%
- B34 - Shard End, Hodge Hill - £222,199 to £214,618 - -3.4%
- B10 - Small Heath, Sparkbrook - £188,818 to £182,182 - -3.5%
- B17 - Harborne - £369,935 to £356,851 - -3.5%
- B42 - Perry Barr, Great Barr - £230,311 to £221,194 - -4%
- B90 - Solihull, Shirley - £356,457 to £341,771 - -4.1%
- B64 - Cradley Heath, Old Hill - £226,556 to £215,786 - -4.8%
- B95 - Henley-in-Arden - £552,628 to £525,825 - -4.9%
- B71 - West Bromwich, Great Bridge - £232,419 to £217,263 - -6.3%
- B49 - Alcester - £402,587 to £375,742 - -6.7%
- B68 - Oldbury, Langley - £244,391 to £227,541 - -6.9%
- B6 - Aston, Lozells - £162,762 to £151,000 - -7.2%
- B94 - Henley-in-Arden area - £639,702 to £587,381 - -8.2%
- B79 - Tamworth - £319,863 to £292,177 - -8.7%
- B48 - Alvechurch - £450,985 to £406,873 - -9.8%
- B25 - Yardley - £213,709 to £192,667 - -9.8%
- B35 - Castle Vale - £184,873 to £166,125 - -10.1%
- B62 - Halesowen, Hasbury - £321,584 to £287,281 - -10.7%
- B67 - Smethwick, Oldbury - £236,285 to £209,539 - -11.3%
- B78 - Tamworth, Dordon - £297,548 to £263,096 - -11.6%
- B93 - Knowle, Dorridge - £582,476 to £514,626 - -11.6%
- B13 - Moseley, Kings Heath - £355,854 to £314,315 - -11.7%
- B45 - Rubery, Rednal, Longbridge - £332,063 to £292,932 - -11.8%
- B9 - Bordesley Green, Small Heath - £200,930 to £172,979 - -13.9%
Impact on Buyers and Sellers
For buyers, the current market offers opportunities in premium and flat-heavy areas where prices have softened, while sellers in affordable districts may benefit from strong demand. The divergence highlights the importance of local knowledge in Birmingham's property market, with postcode-level trends providing a more accurate picture than city-wide averages.
As the market continues to adjust to higher interest rates and legislative changes, these trends are likely to persist, making it essential for both buyers and sellers to stay informed about their specific area.
