An easy guide to the house prices of Birmingham

House prices in Birmingham

Property prices in Birmingham are suitable for all different kinds of budgets. Like many major cities in the UK, there are lots of different suburbs which come with varying price tags. The size and standard of home has a significant impact on Birmingham house prices, along with location and the usual issue of supply and demand. Overall, prices in the city are relatively strong, although you can often get much more for your money than in other parts of the country.

Where to live in Birmingham

From city centre apartments to period properties close to town and new build developments in the suburbs, the best place to live in Birmingham depends on what sort of home you want. Budget also comes into play of course, with some neighbourhoods coming at a premium and others representing excellent value.

Digbeth

A great representation of both Birmingham’s past and future, Digbeth is a popular choice among first-time buyers. Known as a bustling, creative hub, old warehouses converted into modern apartments are often in good supply. There’s more regeneration planned for the coming years, marking Digbeth out as a great place for investment opportunities.

Edgbaston

With some of the strongest house prices Birmingham has to offer close to the city centre, Edgbaston is a highly desirable place to live. As one of the city’s most affluent suburbs, there are lots of green spaces to enjoy in this area, including Cannon Hill Park. Edgbaston is also home to a famous cricket ground, 18-hole golf course, Michelin-starred restaurant and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

Erdington

One of the UK’s most popular hipster hotspots, Erdington usually has a good supply of flats and terraced houses for sale. There are strong transport links, as well as a thriving shopping area and a number of local parks. Erdington is known for its gig venues which played host to iconic bands such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and The Who in years gone by, while recent investment has seen the area experience renewed growth.

Hall Green

Just a few miles south-east of the city centre, Hall Green is a pleasant suburb with excellent prospects. The area benefits from superb transport links for getting around the city, while new developments such as our Tenchlee Place site are perfect for first-time buyers, growing families and downsizers alike.

Sutton Coldfield

On the opposite side of the city from Hall Green, Sutton Coldfield is a royal borough which has been one of Birmingham’s most desirable spots for many years. Offering excellent access to the surrounding countryside and a host of beautiful natural spaces, the expansive Sutton Park is one of the area’s biggest draws.