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Birmingham live market dataUpdated 2024-01

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UK's second city with HS2-driven growth and strong rental demand

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BIRMINGHAM LIVE SNAPSHOT
2024-01
Avg yield
5.8%
Live across the city
Live stock
£235,000
Listings indexed
Median price
£235,000
City-wide
Birmingham This week

Birmingham, in four numbers.

Today's reading of the Birmingham market, pulled from our live scraper feed.

Median asking priceup +2.9% YoY
£235,000
across all property types and bed counts
12-MO TREND+2.9%
Avg gross yieldup +0.3%
5.8%
Stress-tested at 5.5%, BTL stock only
12-MO TRENDRange 4.8-7%
Live stock+2.9%
£235,000
Active listings indexed today
8-WK TREND+2.9%
Time on market-1 day
32 days
Median days from list to SSTC
12-MO TREND-1 day
Yield leaderboard - Birmingham areas

Where Birmingham stacks tightest.

Top areas ranked by median gross yield right now.

#1SELLSelly Oak - 36 active6.8%
#2ASTOAston - 31 active6.5%
#3DIGBDigbeth - 39 active6.2%
04JEWEJewellery Quarter - 43 active5.8%
05EDGBEdgbaston - 64 active5.2%

Birmingham by property type

2-bed terrace7.0%
3-bed terrace6.3%
4-bed HMO6.8%
2-bed flat5.5%
3-bed semi5.2%
1-bed flat4.9%
4-bed semi5.0%
5-bed detached4.8%
The shortlist

Birmingham areas worth your Saturday morning.

Digbeth

HS2 proximity - Regeneration - Creative hub
6.2% yield

Creative quarter undergoing major regeneration. Excellent for young professionals and Curzon Street HS2 station proximity.

Avg price
£195k
Avg yield
6.2%
Profile
HS2 proximity
Creative quarter undergoing major regeneration.See Digbeth listings

Jewellery Quarter

City center - Historic - Professionals
5.8% yield

Historic area with modern conversions. Strong professional rental demand and city center location.

Avg price
£215k
Avg yield
5.8%
Profile
City center
Historic area with modern conversions.See Jewellery Quarter listings

Selly Oak

Student demand - University nearby - High yields
6.8% yield

Prime student area near University of Birmingham. Consistent demand and strong yields.

Avg price
£180k
Avg yield
6.8%
Profile
Student demand
Prime student area near University of Birmingham.See Selly Oak listings

Edgbaston

Prestigious - Good schools - Family friendly
5.2% yield

Prestigious area popular with families and professionals. Quality housing and excellent schools.

Avg price
£320k
Avg yield
5.2%
Profile
Prestigious
Prestigious area popular with families and professionals.See Edgbaston listings

Aston

Affordable - Regeneration - Value
6.5% yield

Affordable area with regeneration potential. Good transport links and value for money.

Avg price
£155k
Avg yield
6.5%
Profile
Affordable
Affordable area with regeneration potential.See Aston listings
The case

Why Birmingham, in four numbers.

Birmingham is experiencing significant transformation with HS2, major regeneration projects, and strong population growth. The city offers affordable entry points with excellent long-term growth potential.

01 - Yield
£235,000
Avg Property Price

HS2 Transformation

HS2 will cut London travel to 49 minutes, transforming Birmingham into a commuter option. Curzon Street station and surrounding area regeneration presents significant investment opportunity.

02 - Demand
5.8%
Avg Rental Yield

Strong Yields

Birmingham offers 5.5-7% rental yields with much lower entry costs than London. Student areas provide 6.5-7%, while professional areas yield 5.5-6%.

03 - Regen
2,500+
Properties Available

Economic Growth

UK's largest economy outside London. Major employers include HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Jaguar Land Rover, and growing tech sector. Commonwealth Games legacy infrastructure.

04 - Liquidity
£235,000
Avg Property Price

Diverse Rental Market

80,000+ students, young professionals, and families create multi-faceted rental demand. UK's youngest population ensures sustained growth.

Birmingham Operator FAQ

Birmingham questions, answered.

How will HS2 affect Birmingham property prices?
HS2 is already driving growth, especially near Curzon Street station. Expect 10-15% price appreciation in surrounding areas by completion. Digbeth, Eastside, and city center properties are seeing strongest demand.
What are the best areas for buy-to-let in Birmingham?
Student areas (Selly Oak, Edgbaston) for 6.5-7% yields. Young professionals prefer Jewellery Quarter, Digbeth for 5.5-6% yields. Family homes work well in Harborne, Moseley, Kings Heath.
Is Birmingham property affordable?
Very affordable compared to other major UK cities. Average £235k vs £535k London. Entry-level investment properties from £130k-£180k. Better yields and cash flow than southern cities.
What rental yields can I expect?
Student areas: 6.5-7%. City center apartments: 5.5-6%. Professional family homes: 5-5.5%. Overall average 5.8%, significantly higher than London's 3-4%.
Should I invest near HS2 station?
Curzon Street area offers good long-term potential but prices already reflecting HS2 premium. Consider Digbeth and Eastside for better value with proximity benefits.
How does Birmingham compare to Manchester for investment?
Both excellent. Birmingham slightly cheaper (£235k vs £220k) with HS2 advantage. Manchester offers marginally higher yields (6.5% vs 5.8%). Choose based on your yield vs growth preference.
What are typical management costs?
Letting agent fees: 10-12% of rent. Landlord insurance: £200-350/year. Safety certificates: £150-300/year. Service charges (apartments): £800-2,000/year. Maintenance reserve: 10% of rent.
Is student property a good investment?
Yes, with 80,000+ students across 5 universities. Target Selly Oak, Edgbaston, or Harborne. Expect 6.5-7% yields but factor in higher turnover and summer voids. HMO licensing required for 3+ unrelated tenants.
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