House Prices in B26: Past, Present and What’s Ahead
Review annual housing activity across Birmingham by category, side-by-side with trends seen in nearby cities and towns.
These comparisons help determine if Birmingham’s housing trends are part of a larger shift or more locally driven.
House Prices > Birmingham > B26
House Prices in B26 by Year (2018–2025)
B26’s property prices have evolved yearly—this breakdown shows the changes from 2018 onwards.
| Year | Average Price | Transactions |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 (proj.) | £242,800 | 557 |
| 2024 | £232,100 | 360 |
| 2023 | £221,200 | 514 |
| 2022 | £221,000 | 569 |
| 2021 | £199,100 | 714 |
| 2020 | £183,900 | 548 |
| 2019 | £180,200 | 592 |
| 2018 | £177,800 | 600 |
B26 has steadily drifted upwards on the price charts, inching from the high £170k range in 2018 to a projected £242,800 by 2025. That is a 37% rise in less than a decade. Transaction volumes, on the other hand, have been somewhat erratic - like the number 11 bus through Yardley on a wet Monday. Demand clearly pulsed hardest in 2021, with 714 sales, before an unmistakable dip to 360 in 2024’s sluggish market. A rally is projected ahead.
- Growth remains consistent: Each year edges higher, with barely a stitch dropped for the pandemic.
- Prices are weathering volatility: Even as transactions wax and wane, price tags remain resilient, almost stubbornly so.
- B26 never races away, but never stalls entirely either - a steady climber rather than a show pony.
- Competition has clearly thickened at times - those late-pandemic years saw bidding wars bubble hotter than a chippy’s oil on Coventry Road.
So what’s the core message? B26’s property market is a cautious success story, balancing gradual, sustainable price gains against spells of volatile activity. It is not the fanciest pick, but it is reliably robust for buyers marching in step with Birmingham’s relentless sprawl.
The Price Difference Between Property Types in B26
Detached
Avg. Property Price: 310K
Avg. Size of Property
1,058 sq/ft
Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£299 sq/ft
Total transactions
91 (since 2021)
Semi-detached
Avg. Property Price: 234K
Avg. Size of Property
887 sq/ft
Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£271 sq/ft
Total transactions
963 (since 2021)
Terraces
Avg. Property Price: 192K
Avg. Size of Property
821 sq/ft
Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£235 sq/ft
Total transactions
455 (since 2021)
Apartments
Avg. Property Price: 142K
Avg. Size of Property
545 sq/ft
Avg. Cost Per Sq/ft
£272 sq/ft
Total transactions
141 (since 2021)
B26’s property values have quietly worked their way upward, not unlike the steadfast climb of the old Birmingham canal boats through bustling locks. Distinctive homes line these avenues, and it shows in the price variations seen across each type—each with its own unique appeal and place in B26’s ever-evolving story.
Detached homes find themselves at the top of the pricing hill, offering impressive living space, privacy, and that classic suburban charm. Still, with far fewer transactions than other property types, it’s clear buyers are weighing both exclusivity and expense. Semi-detached properties, that Midlands favourite, have proven especially popular in this patch of Birmingham, chalking up the highest count of transactions. Their reliable balance of space, value, and cost per square foot resonates strongly with families looking for room to grow without venturing out too far.
- Terraced houses carry that classic Brummie legacy. They’re snapped up regularly, reflecting steady confidence and the appeal of period details traceable back to Birmingham’s industrial golden age.
- Flats offer a more compact footprint, providing a toehold for first-time buyers, young commuters, and those keen on manageable, urban living. Their brisk transaction activity highlights just how in-demand efficient, affordable spaces remain in B26’s property market.
So, what can we establish? The B26 postcode proudly caters for every sort of Brummie dream, whether you’re after room to stretch out or crave convenience just a short ways from the city centre. Each property type finds its audience, and together they keep the market as lively as St Andrew’s on match day.
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From Official Records to Real Insights
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All Roads in B26 – Birmingham
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