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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For B178JU, birmingham

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £171,917

Average Price For Property Types
Terraced:
£159,942
Semi-Detatched:
£222,257
Detatched:
£341,890
Flat:
£123,594
Average Rental Price For Property Types
Room:
1
£467
Studio:
1
£641
One Bedroom:
1
£770
Two Bedrooms:
2
£879
Three Bedrooms:
3
£947
Four or More Bedrooms:
4
£1,365
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Making The Most Of Postcode Data Insights For B178JU

Whether you're contemplating a move or simply want a better understanding of your current neighborhood, researching local data is a smart move.

Knowing average house prices and rental rates ensures you're making informed financial decisions. Understanding transport links saves time and frustration by revealing the best ways to get around. Crime statistics help you make safety-conscious choices, while insights into schools, amenities, and community life let you assess if the area truly matches your needs and lifestyle.

All this knowledge empowers you to either confidently make the move to somewhere new or gain a deeper appreciation for where you live.

B178JU has had 35 transactions since the start of 2023. This is above the average sale count for the past year for postcodes across the UK. This points to a hot property market where there is both a lot of demand and a lot of sales going on. This means it might be worth holding off if a property in the area isnt perfect as you may find that a more suitable property swiftly comes to market.

Be aware though that the high demand that is implied by high sales could drive prices up and so you need to be careful to time the market correctly to not end up spending more than you intended. View our trend data for prices to get a better view into how quickly prices are rising in this market.

Trends

Trend data for B178JU. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

4.52%

Average using data from last 14 years

House Sales In Nearby Area

Demographic Data for B178JU

Average Income

Average income data for an area is useful for giving an insight on earning potential after a move.

Average Income for B178JU

£45,500

per year

Local Amenities in B178JU

Availability of local amenities in an area can have a big impact on both the value of homes in the area as well as the quality of life for people who live there. Below you can find details on nearby points of interest in B178JU

Local Schools

Often the quality of schools in the local area are a driving motivator for families with children to make a move.

School Name
Shireland Technology Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 291m
School Name
Shireland Collegiate Academy
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 291m
School Name
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 894m
School Name
George Dixon Academy
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 1129m
School Name
Cape Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1254m
School Name
Bearwood Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1382m
School Name
Victoria Park Primary
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1558m
School Name
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1590m
School Name
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1816m
School Name
Lordswood Boys' School
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1927m
School Name
City Road Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1973m
School Name
Crocketts Community Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1975m
School Name
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 2044m
School Name
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2293m
School Name
Abbey Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2349m
School Name
Abbey Junior School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2401m
School Name
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 2537m
School Name
St Paul's School for Girls
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 2609m
School Name
Annie Lennard Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2685m
School Name
Devonshire Junior Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2793m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes. The nearest station is 32 minutes walk away from B178JU

Station NameDistance To Station
Smethwick Rolfe Street Rail Station2727m

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 6 stores in a 5km radius of B178JU

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

Farmfoods
Farmfoods Smethwick Birmingham
801m
Iceland
Iceland Smethwick
921m
Asda Superstore
Asda Cape Hill Superstore
1119m
Aldi
Aldi Warley Birmingham
1598m
Iceland
Iceland Bearwood
1696m
Tesco Express
Tesco Edgbaston Hagley Rd Express
1823m

Local Banking

Many banks have started to close branches but they are still often valuable resources to have local. There are 4 bank branches in a 5km radius of B178JU

Bank

Branch Name

Distance To Branch

West Bromwich Building Society
Smethwick Cape Hill
754m
TSB
Smethwick, Cape Hill
832m
Yorkshire Building Society
Bearwood
1575m
Halifax
Birmingham Bearwood
1850m

Uses data from: https://www.getthedata.com https://www.ons.gov.uk https://www.gov.scot