House Prices in B18: What the Data Shows
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B18 House Prices: A Year-by-Year Comparison
The data below outlines how average house prices in B18 have changed from 2018 to 2025.
| Year | Average Price | Transactions |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 (proj.) | £191,400 | 146 |
| 2024 | £187,600 | 113 |
| 2023 | £198,500 | 120 |
| 2022 | £186,700 | 161 |
| 2021 | £188,000 | 130 |
| 2020 | £165,300 | 118 |
| 2019 | £186,000 | 185 |
| 2018 | £169,800 | 197 |
B18’s property market has been anything but monotonous these past few years. Watching prices balloon and contract here feels a bit like spotting the vibrant, multicoloured houses on Soho Road - unpredictable, yet beautifully full of life. The average price journey, especially, has carved its own energetic rhythm.
- Volatility is visible: Prices dipped in 2020 then bounced back with remarkable vigour, a reminder that local markets can and do move faster than a shopper darting for fresh samosas on Lozells Road.
- Recent years are marked by stability: Despite the usual inflation chatter, prices in B18 have hovered around the £186,000 - £198,500 mark, signalling a maturing, sustainable market rather than runaway instability.
- If you're considering B18 for your next move, this gentle upward trend, matched by periods of steady transaction numbers, suggests confidence is quietly rebuilding.
Let’s not ignore the transaction swinging - sales dropped after 2018’s busier year, but the projected rise in 146 sales for 2025 might spark a renewed sense of optimism. Many buyers and sellers, drawn by affordable, centrally located homes, are finding fresh reasons to stay put or set down roots here.
So what's the core message? B18 remains full of character and still manages to offer solid value, with current signs suggesting the future is as colourful and inviting as one of its famous Saturday markets.
Average House Prices Across B18 by Home Type
Detached
Avg. Property Price: 285K
Avg. Size of Property
1,200 sq/ft
Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£236 sq/ft
Total transactions
2 (since 2021)
Semi-detached
Avg. Property Price: 171K
Avg. Size of Property
819 sq/ft
Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£220 sq/ft
Total transactions
28 (since 2021)
Terraces
Avg. Property Price: 166K
Avg. Size of Property
801 sq/ft
Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£213 sq/ft
Total transactions
231 (since 2021)
Apartments
Avg. Property Price: 165K
Avg. Size of Property
679 sq/ft
Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£239 sq/ft
Total transactions
22 (since 2021)
Since 2021, B18’s property prices have been moving up and down like a rubber ball in a small room, with some surprising differences between property types. At M0VE, we see terraced homes storming ahead in terms of transaction numbers—they’re clearly the local favourite, but buyers should be sharp-eyed. Flats are not far behind for activity, yet don’t be lulled into a false sense of security by their lower ticket prices.
Detached homes are rare birds here, with only a handful of sales recorded in over three years. Their higher pricing and generous space could look tempting to families wanting extra elbow room. Even so, the almost identical cost per square foot for detached houses and flats says a lot. Location, space, or status—what carries more weight with you?
For many in Birmingham, the sweet spot is in the middle. Semi-detached properties see steady interest, blending affordability with modest space, but watch out: their cost per sq/ft edges a bit higher than terraced houses, squeezing value for those on a tighter budget.
- Pace matters: If liquidity’s your priority, terraced homes and flats typically move fastest.
- Mind the premium: Detached homes are scarce, but don’t automatically signal better long-term investment—limited sales make for patchy price history.
- No free lunches: Even affordable properties bring competition, especially those near transport or popular amenities in the Jewellery Quarter.
So what should we remember?
- This market offers choice for a range of budgets, but buyers should approach with caution.
- Recent price swings mean timing and location are everything—think carefully before you jump in with both feet.
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