Fountain Road, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B17 8NP, B17 8NR, B17 8NL.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Fountain Road, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £350,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £364,500. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 64% semi-detached, 21% flat, 14% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Fountain Road range from £72,000 to £440,000. 84% of homes sold here were freehold and 16% leasehold.
House prices on Fountain Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Fountain Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B17 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 84% freehold and 16% leasehold across 25 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 9 | £364,500 | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Flat | 3 | £103,500 | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Terraced | 2 | £411,500 | 20 Oct 2023 |
Sold prices on Fountain Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38, Fountain Road B17 8NR | 4 Sep 2026 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Fountain Road B17 8NR | 19 Jan 2026 | £335,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 3, 79, Fountain Road B17 8NP | 31 Mar 2025 | £112,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 67, Fountain Road B17 8NP | 29 Nov 2023 | £425,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 50, Fountain Road B17 8NR | 10 Nov 2023 | £357,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 89, Fountain Road B17 8NP | 20 Oct 2023 | £393,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 49, Fountain Road B17 8NP | 27 Mar 2023 | £130,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 59, Fountain Road B17 8NP | 2 Feb 2023 | £440,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Fountain Road B17 8NL | 7 Jun 2022 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 48, Fountain Road B17 8NR | 10 May 2022 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Fountain Road B17 8NJ | 22 Apr 2022 | £450,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 75, Fountain Road B17 8NP | 2 Sep 2021 | £372,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 39, Fountain Road B17 8NP | 30 Apr 2021 | £323,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 93, Fountain Road B17 8NP | 12 Feb 2021 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 1, 36, Fountain Road B17 8NR | 9 Apr 2020 | £290,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 91, Fountain Road B17 8NP | 3 Jan 2020 | £475,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Fountain Road B17 8NL | 30 Sep 2019 | £361,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 3, 79, Fountain Road B17 8NP | 22 Feb 2019 | £108,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 3, 79, Fountain Road B17 8NP | 21 Jun 2018 | £72,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 58, Fountain Road B17 8NR | 2 Mar 2018 | £430,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Fountain Road B17 8NP | 12 Jan 2018 | £277,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 91, Fountain Road B17 8NP | 29 Jun 2017 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 55, Fountain Road B17 8NP | 3 Mar 2017 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Fountain Road B17 8NL | 8 Aug 2016 | £465,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 77, Fountain Road B17 8NP | 4 May 2016 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 3, 79, Fountain Road | £72,000 (Jun 2018) → £108,500 (Feb 2019) → £112,500 (Mar 2025) | +56% over 7 yrs |
| 91, Fountain Road | £320,000 (Jun 2017) → £475,000 (Jan 2020) | +48% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Fountain Road
Crime
473 crimes were reported within about a mile of Fountain Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 227 |
| Public order | 38 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 35 |
| Vehicle crime | 35 |
| Other theft | 34 |
| Shoplifting | 23 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Fountain Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dixon Primary School 283 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.1 mi |
| George Dixon Academy 998 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Lordswood Boys' School 659 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls 989 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Bearwood Primary School 465 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Shireland Collegiate Academy 1,585 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Shireland Technology Primary 440 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Norfolk House School 118 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Smethwick Rolfe Street station 1.6 mi · 31 min walk
- University station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
- Five Ways station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro) 1.4 mi · 29 min walk
- Five Ways (West Midlands Metro) 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bernard Road (adj, City Road) 2 min walk
- Bernard Road (opp, City Road) 2 min walk
- City Road (opp, Sandon Road) 3 min walk
- Fountain Road (adj, Hagley Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- City Health Centre
449 City Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham · 0.1 mi - Sherwood House Medical Practice
9 Sandon Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham · 0.1 mi - Rotton Park Medical Centre
264 Rotton Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham · 0.6 mi - Bearwood Medical Centre
176 Milcote Road, Warley, Smethwick · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Edgbaston Hagley Rd Express · 0.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Warley Birmingham · 0.5 mi
- Iceland Iceland Bearwood · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Hagley Road East Express · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Sherwood House Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- The Bear Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- D R Dalvair Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- T Moodley · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Knightlow Road (dental Surgery) · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 30.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 54.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 670 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 75.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,908 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 99% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 99% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Birmingham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Fountain Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.6% | 48.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 35.4% | 31% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 11.3% | 11% |
| Other ethnic group | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.1% | 4.8% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 28.7% | 34% |
| No religion | 23.6% | 24.1% |
| Muslim | 20.5% | 29.9% |
| Sikh | 11% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.6% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 38.4% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37.4% | 29.9% |
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 23.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 9.7% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.8% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 38.7% | 31.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 36% | 41.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 14.1% | 20.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.2% | 6.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Birmingham.
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- John Shepherd Sales & Lettings 2.5 mi
- Northwood UK 2.5 mi
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