The Central area of Birmingham is the city's main commercial and retail hub, centered around landmarks like Victoria Square and the Bullring shopping complex. It features a mix of historic buildings, such as the Council House, alongside modern developments like the Library of Birmingham. Public transport links, including New Street Station, make it a key transit point for the region.
The area is known for its shopping, dining, and entertainment options, with high streets like Corporation Street and the Grand Central mall attracting visitors. Cultural venues, including Symphony Hall and the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, are also located here. The mix of business, leisure, and transport facilities makes it a busy and practical part of the city.
On average Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 933 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Central is £46,600 per year. There are 1 schools in Central: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 117 | £263,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £668,000 |
10 years price trend in Central
B33NH
Newhall Street
B46AH
Central
B46HT
New Town Row
B47UD
Albert Street
B47UG
New Meeting Street
B54AW
Navigation Street
B22ZS
Central
B12DR
Bridge Street
B11RG
Central
B13HE
Frederick Street
B186BS
Branston Street
B24QE
Hill Street
B31AT
Lionel Street
B31EW
Kenyon Street
B31UR
Kenyon Street
B46GP
Central
B46AD
Bull Street
B47SS
Carrs Lane
B54AH
Hill Street
B12NH
Brindley Drive
B13PE
St Helens Passage
B24DD
Navigation Street
B25RS
Bennett's Hill
B32NR
Church Street
B32DF
Cornwall Street
B32DH
Cornwall Street
B46DX
Bull Street
B32LX
Central
B33AY
Broad Street
B33LP
Central
B47TE
High Street
B54AD
Brunel Street
B24UL
Central
B24BP
Central
B24BQ
Stephenson Place
B24NY
Brunel Street
B31BJ
Water Street
B31EH
Ludgate Hill
B31RS
Kenyon Street
B31RG
Livery Street
B32JQ
Edmund Street
B32QX
Central
B33HS
Central
B24AD
Central
B11FQ
Central
B24BS
Navigation Street
B24RN
Corporation Street
B46GJ
Central
B32HZ
Edmund Street
B31DS
Henrietta Street
B31JE
Lionel Street
B31SH
Graham Street
B32DX
Cornwall Street
B32ES
Edmund Street
B32NT
Barwick Street
B47LJ
Central
B22ZX
Central
B11PU
Beak Street
B24DH
Stephenson Street
B25AF
Cannon Street
B32AP
Colmore Row
B33PL
Newhall Street
B33RB
Newhall Street
B46GN
Snow Hill Queensway
B54AB
Navigation Street
B54AF
Navigation Street
B11RD
Central
B12NJ
Brindley Drive
B25BN
Temple Street
B25TJ
Colmore Row
B31BY
Central
B46DS
Central
B47LN
Albert Street
B31RY
Newhall Street
B32BB
Colmore Row
B32DP
Church Street
B32QB
Colmore Row
B33BZ
Central
B33PU
Newhall Street
B47LS
Albert Street
B47SX
Carrs Lane
B11BN
John Bright Street
B11LS
Central
B12EJ
Scotland Street
B13LD
Camden Drive
B24PA
New Street
B25BG
Temple Street
B33NY
Newhall Street
B31DW
Ludgate Hill
B31EN
Lionel Street
B32DJ
Church Street
B33BS
Margaret Street
B22ZY
Central
B22ZZ
Central
B24QA
Smallbrook Queensway
B24PG
New Street
B25EN
Cannon Street
B25TX
Waterloo Street
B31DX
Ludgate Hill
B31UE
Caroline Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.