Affordability in Birmingham
Homes in Birmingham cost about 6.1× the typical full-time salary, versus 7.6× across England & Wales. That makes it more affordable than the national picture.
Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.
Renting in Birmingham
| Property size | Average rent (pcm) | Change on a year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £830 | +2.8% |
| 2 bed | £1,003 | +2.8% |
| 3 bed | £1,134 | +3.4% |
| 4+ bed | £1,578 | +2.6% |
| All sizes | £1,099 | +3.0% |
Who lives in Birmingham
Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.
54.2%
Owner-occupied
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage
22.2%
Privately rented
Share of homes rented from a private landlord
30.1%
Degree-educated
Adults with a level-4+ qualification
22.1%
Children
Residents aged under 16
16.1%
Retired
Residents who are retired
25.1%
Work from home
Workers based mainly at home
31.3%
Car-free homes
Households with no car or van
3/10
Deprivation
1 = most deprived, 10 = least (IMD decile)
Frequently asked
What is the average house price in Birmingham?
The median house price in Birmingham is £235,000 (ONS, 2025), about 6.1× the typical full-time salary.
How much is rent in Birmingham?
The average private rent for a two-bedroom home in Birmingham is £1,003 per month (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026). It averages existing tenancies as well as new lets, so newly advertised rents are usually higher.
Where does this Birmingham data come from?
House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents are average private rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, for the latest published month. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.
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