Powell Street, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B1 3DH.
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At a glance
13 property sales on Powell Street, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 17 Jun 2025. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £147,881. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 0 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Powell Street range from £81,000 to £200,000. 11% of homes sold here were freehold and 89% leasehold.
House prices on Powell Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Powell Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 11% freehold and 89% leasehold across 19 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 13 | £147,881 | 17 Jun 2025 |
Sold prices on Powell Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 202, 39, Powell Street B1 3DH | 17 Jun 2025 | £81,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 33, Powell Street B1 3DH | 20 Nov 2023 | £705,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Apartment 403, 39, Powell Street B1 3DH | 16 Oct 2023 | £120,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 37, Powell Street B1 3DH | 21 Sep 2023 | £415,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Apartment 307, 39, Powell Street B1 3DH | 29 Mar 2022 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 309, 39, Powell Street B1 3DH | 30 Apr 2021 | £137,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 307, 39, Powell Street B1 3DH | 10 Dec 2018 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 34, Powell Street B1 3DH | 20 Apr 2018 | £12,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Apartment 406, 39, Powell Street B1 3DH | 8 Dec 2017 | £195,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 203, 39, Powell Street B1 3DH | 17 Nov 2017 | £137,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 405, 39, Powell Street B1 3DH | 4 Jul 2017 | £200,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 206, 39, Powell Street B1 3DH | 26 May 2017 | £185,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 306, 39, Powell Street B1 3DH | 13 Oct 2016 | £175,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 403, 39, Powell Street B1 3DH | 6 Oct 2016 | £128,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 404, 39, Powell Street B1 3DH | 31 Mar 2016 | £139,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 301, 39, Powell Street B1 3DH | 31 Mar 2016 | £164,950 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 207, 39, Powell Street B1 3DH | 31 Mar 2016 | £135,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 303, 39, Powell Street B1 3DH | 30 Mar 2016 | £129,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 308, 39, Powell Street B1 3DH | 14 Mar 2016 | £132,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment 403, 39, Powell Street | £128,000 (Oct 2016) → £120,000 (Oct 2023) | -6% over 7 yrs |
| Apartment 307, 39, Powell Street | £145,000 (Dec 2018) → £135,000 (Mar 2022) | -7% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Powell Street
Crime
1,525 crimes were reported within about a mile of Powell Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 618 |
| Shoplifting | 184 |
| Other theft | 135 |
| Public order | 124 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 96 |
| Vehicle crime | 85 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Powell Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewellery Quarter Academy 556 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| City United Academy (CUA) 27 pupils | Other independent school | 11–18 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Nelson Primary School 443 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 255 pupils | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Brookfields Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Flexible Learning School 99 pupils | Other independent school | 13–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary 209 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Orion School 20 pupils | Other independent school | 13–16 | 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 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- Birmingham Snow Hill station 0.7 mi · 14 min walk
- Birmingham New Street station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Jewellery Quarter (West Midlands Metro) 0.4 mi · 8 min walk
- Centenary Square (West Midlands Metro) 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Nelson Street (adj, Sandpits) 2 min walk
- Spring Hill Island (after, Summer Hill Road) 2 min walk
- Spring Hill Island (before, Summer Hill Road) 3 min walk
- Nelson Street (opp, Sandpits) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hockley Medical Practice
60 Lion Court, Carver Street, Birmingham · 0.1 mi - Broadway Health Centre
Cope Street, Birmingham · 0.4 mi - Bath Row Medical Practice
First Floor, Colston Suite, Attwood Greenn Hc, 30 Bath Row, Birmingham · 0.9 mi - Homeless Health Exchange
30 Bath Row, Birmingham · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Hockley Superstore · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Express · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Birmingham - Newhall Square · 0.4 mi
- Spar Spar - Brindley Place · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Hockley Medical Practice Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Ladywood Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Liberty Place · 0.4 mi
- Broadway Dental Suite · 0.4 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 5 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 36.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 50.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 598 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 7.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 88.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 3.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,108 |
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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Powell Street
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Who lives around Powell Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.1% | 48.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 15.7% | 31% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 15.5% | 11% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.8% | 4.5% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 24.1% |
| Christian | 33% | 34% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 29.9% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.8% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 35.2% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 62.7% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 23.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 6.9% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 6.6% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.6% |
| Other qualifications | 1.7% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.7% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 49.1% | 41.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 38.9% | 31.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 11.4% | 20.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 0.7% | 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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Estate agents near Powell Street
- Lambert Smith Hampton 0.7 mi
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- Savills 0.7 mi
- John Shepherd Sales & Lettings 0.7 mi
- BK 0.8 mi
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