Kent Street North, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B18 5RT.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Kent Street North, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 31 Jul 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £140,667. 3 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 43% semi-detached, 43% terraced, 14% flat. Recorded sale prices on Kent Street North range from £46,000 to £176,000. 50% of homes sold here were freehold and 50% leasehold.
House prices on Kent Street North compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Kent Street North has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 50% freehold and 50% leasehold across 12 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £140,667 | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Terraced | 3 | £98,150 | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Flat | 1 | £46,000 | 19 Nov 2021 |
Sold prices on Kent Street North
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1E, Kent Street North B18 5RT | 31 Jul 2024 | £176,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12A, Kent Street North B18 5RT | 10 Oct 2023 | £92,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Kent Street North B18 5RT | 19 Nov 2021 | £46,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1C, Kent Street North B18 5RT | 14 May 2021 | £132,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1A, Kent Street North B18 5RT | 1 Dec 2020 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Kent Street North B18 5RT | 7 Oct 2019 | £46,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8A, Kent Street North B18 5RT | 7 Oct 2019 | £47,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 42, Kent Street North B18 5RT | 19 Dec 2018 | £117,950 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 4, Kent Street North B18 5RT | 14 Sep 2018 | £74,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 42, Kent Street North B18 5RT | 18 Jan 2018 | £81,500 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 38, Kent Street North B18 5RT | 24 Nov 2017 | £95,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1C, Kent Street North B18 5RT | 31 Aug 2016 | £106,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Kent Street North | £46,000 (Oct 2019) → £46,000 (Nov 2021) | +0% over 2 yrs |
| 1C, Kent Street North | £106,000 (Aug 2016) → £132,000 (May 2021) | +25% over 5 yrs |
| 42, Kent Street North | £81,500 (Jan 2018) → £117,950 (Dec 2018) | +45% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Kent Street North
Crime
836 crimes were reported within about a mile of Kent Street North 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 | 378 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 80 |
| Vehicle crime | 66 |
| Other theft | 64 |
| Public order | 58 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Kent Street North is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Rea Flood alert area
- Upper Tame Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Kent Street North
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Benson 271 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate Report | 0.2 mi |
| Future First Independent School 9 pupils | Other independent school | 13–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Orion School 20 pupils | Other independent school | 13–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth 204 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham 424 pupils | Primary Sikh | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Flexible Learning School 99 pupils | Other independent school | 13–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Brookfields Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School 1,365 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.6 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
- Jewellery Quarter station 0.7 mi · 15 min walk
- Birmingham Snow Hill station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Birmingham New Street station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
- Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) 0.5 mi · 11 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Norton Street (opp, Lodge Road) 2 min walk
- Norton Street (adj, Lodge Road) 2 min walk
- Musgrave Road (adj, Lodge Road) 3 min walk
- Musgrave Road (opp, Lodge Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Modality Birmingham
Orsborn House, 55 Terrace Road, Birmingham · 0.6 mi - Summerfield Group Practice
Summerfield Prim Care Ctr, 134 Heath Street, Birmingham · 0.6 mi - Dr Kulshrestha Family Practice
Summerfield Prim Care Ctr, 134 Heath Street, Birmingham · 0.6 mi - Cavendish Medical Practice
Summerfield Primary Care Centre, 134 Heath Street, Birmingham · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Winson Green Birmingham · 0.6 mi
- Iceland Iceland Handsworth · 0.7 mi
- Tesco Tesco Hockley Superstore · 0.7 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Express · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Nishkam Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Nishkam Pharmacy Villa Road · 0.6 mi
- Summerfield Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Dental Dept. · 0.4 mi
- 78 Soho Road (dental Practice) · 0.5 mi
- Synergy Dental Practices Limited · 0.6 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 1 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 30.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 30.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 39.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 958 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 25.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 6.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,788 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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 Kent Street North
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 35.6% | 11% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 32.2% | 31% |
| White | 18.9% | 48.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 7.3% | 4.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 6% | 4.8% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 38.5% | 29.9% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 34% |
| No religion | 13.2% | 24.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.9% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 43.1% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 23.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 25.6% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14% | 17.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.2% | 12.5% |
| Other qualifications | 4.7% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.6% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.1% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 42.3% | 31.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 40.8% | 41.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 14.2% | 20.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.7% | 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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- Lambert Smith Hampton 1.5 mi
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- Savills 1.5 mi
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