New figures have highlighted a concerning trend for homeowners in several parts of the West Midlands, where average property values have experienced a noticeable decline over the last twelve months. While many areas across the region have seen prices continue to rise, a distinct set of postcodes has bucked this positive trend, recording falls that may give residents pause for thought regarding their property investments.
Areas Experiencing the Most Significant Declines
The data, which is based on sales completed within postcode areas during 2025, shows that the downturn has not been uniform. Some locations have been impacted more severely than others, with percentage drops varying considerably from one neighbourhood to the next. This suggests that local factors, as well as broader economic conditions, are influencing the market's performance in these specific zones.
Birmingham's Market Movements
Within Birmingham, the postcode area of B19 Lozells recorded the most substantial percentage decrease, with average house prices falling by 7.5% to settle at £176,000. This represents a significant shift for the area and could reflect changing demand dynamics or other localised issues affecting buyer confidence. Similarly, the B16 Edgbaston area, despite being one of the city's more affluent districts, saw a 7% reduction, bringing average values down to £397,000.
Other Birmingham postcodes that experienced declines include B18 Winson Green, where prices dropped by 5.7% to £176,000, and B15 Edgbaston, which fell by 3.1% to £273,500. Further decreases were noted in B12 Balsall Heath (down 4% to £224,000), B30 Bournville (down 4.5% to £279,000), B27 Acocks Green (down 3.2% to £219,000), and several areas in West Bromwich and Sutton Coldfield.
Walsall and Wolverhampton Postcodes Affected
The trend extended beyond Birmingham's boundaries, impacting neighbouring towns as well. In Walsall, the WS1 central area witnessed a sharp 7.8% fall, reducing average property values to £199,000. Other Walsall postcodes, such as WS5 Bescot and WS2 Pleck, also recorded modest declines of 1.8% and 3% respectively.
Over in Wolverhampton, the WV6 Whitmore Reans area saw a slight dip of 1.7%, with average prices adjusting to £314,000. This indicates that the cooling effect, while more pronounced in certain localities, has had a ripple effect across parts of the wider West Midlands conurbation.
Implications for Homeowners and the Local Market
For residents in these postcodes, the news may be unsettling, particularly for those considering selling their properties in the near future. A decline in average values could influence decisions around timing a sale or potentially affect equity levels for homeowners with mortgages. It is important to note, however, that property markets are inherently cyclical, and short-term fluctuations do not necessarily dictate long-term trends.
The data underscores the fragmented nature of the regional housing market, where growth and decline can coexist within relatively small geographical areas. Prospective buyers might view these postcodes as potential opportunities, while current owners may need to reassess their property's standing in a changing local landscape.
Full List of Postcode Areas with Price Falls (12 months to December 2025):
- B19 Lozells - £176,000 (down 7.5%)
- B18 Winson Green - £176,000 (down 5.7%)
- B15 Edgbaston - £273,500 (down 3.1%)
- B16 Edgbaston - £397,000 (down 7%)
- B12 Balsall Heath - £224,000 (down 4%)
- B30 Bournville - £279,000 (down 4.5%)
- B27 Acocks Green - £219,000 (down 3.2%)
- B70 West Bromwich - £198,000 (down 1.6%)
- B71 West Bromwich - £225,000 (down 4.5%)
- B72 Sutton Coldfield - £390,000 (down 2.6%)
- B73 Boldmere - £363,500 (down 3.7%)
- WS5 Bescot, Walsall - £307,000 (down 1.8%)
- WS1 Walsall - £199,000 (down 7.8%)
- WS2 Pleck - £177,500 (down 3%)
- WV6 Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton - £314,000 (down 1.7%)
