Side-by-side comparison of B38 Birmingham and B42 Birmingham covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
B42 is the more affordable option at £220,000 median vs £230,000 in B38. B38 has lower recorded crime (2,121 vs 3,608 offences over 13 months). B42 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | B38 Birmingham | B42 Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £230,000 | £220,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,363 | £2,363 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,121 | 3,608 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 72.6 | 89.9 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 95.3 | 93.4 |
| EPC Median Score | 71.0 | 66.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.