May Avenue, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B12 8RG.
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At a glance
5 property sales on May Avenue, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 5 Sep 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £108,200. Average sale prices rose from £91,500 in 2017 to £126,500 in 2025 (+38%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on May Avenue range from £80,000 to £153,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on May Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. May Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £108,200 | 5 Sep 2025 |
Sold prices on May Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, May Avenue B12 8RG | 5 Sep 2025 | £153,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, May Avenue B12 8RG | 6 Mar 2025 | £100,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, May Avenue B12 8RG | 16 Nov 2018 | £105,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, May Avenue B12 8RG | 29 Jun 2018 | £98,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, May Avenue B12 8RG | 23 Jun 2017 | £80,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, May Avenue B12 8RG | 12 Apr 2017 | £103,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1, May Avenue | £103,000 (Apr 2017) → £153,000 (Sep 2025) | +49% over 8 yrs |
| 8, May Avenue | £105,000 (Nov 2018) → £100,000 (Mar 2025) | -5% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near May Avenue
Crime
744 crimes were reported within about a mile of May Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 324 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 62 |
| Vehicle crime | 61 |
| Drugs | 52 |
| Burglary | 48 |
| Other theft | 48 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
May Avenue is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Cole Flood alert area
- River Rea 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 May Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's School 38 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Clifton Primary School 871 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Nelson Mandela School 435 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Redstone Academy for Girls 100 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Redstone Academy for Boys 114 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Green Oak Academy 74 pupils | Other independent school | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Ark Tindal Primary Academy 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Park Hill Primary School 227 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 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
- Moseley Village station 0.7 mi · 13 min walk
- Small Heath station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Bordesley station 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
- Digbeth High Street (West Midlands Metro) 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Meriden Street (West Midlands Metro) 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Balsall Heath Park (opp, Taunton Road) 4 min walk
- Balsall Heath Park (adj, Taunton Road) 4 min walk
- Moseley Rd Baths (after, Moseley Road) 5 min walk
- Trafalgar Road (opposite, Moseley Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Newport Medical Group
Newport Medical Practice, 1 Newport Road, Birmingham · 0.2 mi - Dr Walji And Colleagues
Balsall Heath Health Ctr, 43 Edward Road, Birmingham · 0.4 mi - Balsall Heath Health Centre (S)
Balsall Heath Health Centre, 43 Edward Road, Birmingham · 0.4 mi - Firstcare Practice
Balsall Heath Health Centre, 43 Edward Road, Birmingham · 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Lidl Lidl Sparkbrook Birmingham · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Sparkbrook Birmingham · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Moseley Birmingham · 0.6 mi
- Marks and Spencer Foodhall M&S Moseley Foodhall · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Sirpal Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Shifa Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Fakir Chemist · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Hillbrook Dental Health Centre · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 21.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 56.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 434 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 27.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 9.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,469 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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 May Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 45.7% | 31% |
| Other ethnic group | 21.3% | 4.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 13.3% | 11% |
| White | 11.5% | 48.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 8.2% | 4.8% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 70.3% | 29.9% |
| Christian | 14% | 34% |
| No religion | 8.4% | 24.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.7% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 39.3% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 23.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 18% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.7% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.2% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.6% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 50.2% | 31.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 37.8% | 41.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 9.7% | 20.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.3% | 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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