Preston Road, Hockley, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B18 4PL, B18 4PJ.
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At a glance
32 property sales on Preston Road, Hockley, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £165,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £98,078. 12 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 10 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Preston Road range from £29,000 to £172,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Preston Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Preston Road 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: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 49 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 32 | £98,078 | 10 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Preston Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53, Preston Road B18 4PL | 10 Jul 2026 | £165,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Preston Road B18 4PL | 8 Apr 2026 | £136,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 75, Preston Road B18 4PL | 23 Jan 2026 | £143,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 12 Nov 2025 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 12 Sep 2025 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 112, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 7 May 2025 | £132,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 39, Preston Road B18 4PL | 22 Apr 2025 | £122,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 112, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 10 Mar 2025 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, Preston Road B18 4PL | 21 Nov 2024 | £112,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 80, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 8 Dec 2023 | £148,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 43, Preston Road B18 4PL | 26 Apr 2023 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 48, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 13 Mar 2023 | £172,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 97, Preston Road B18 4PL | 19 Dec 2022 | £116,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 50, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 2 Aug 2022 | £55,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 75, Preston Road B18 4PL | 24 Jun 2022 | £131,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 114, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 30 Mar 2022 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Preston Road B18 4PL | 9 Dec 2021 | £38,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 49, Preston Road B18 4PL | 26 Nov 2021 | £137,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 51, Preston Road B18 4PL | 30 Sep 2021 | £95,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Preston Road B18 4PL | 25 May 2021 | £100,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 45, Preston Road B18 4PL | 8 Dec 2020 | £112,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 30 Apr 2020 | £113,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Preston Road B18 4PL | 6 Dec 2019 | £110,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 96, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 4 Oct 2019 | £106,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 41, Preston Road B18 4PL | 3 Oct 2019 | £101,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 110, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 6 Sep 2019 | £115,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 30 Aug 2019 | £98,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 53, Preston Road B18 4PL | 9 Aug 2019 | £105,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 114, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 26 Jul 2019 | £80,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 88, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 17 Jun 2019 | £97,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 78, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 28 Feb 2019 | £117,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Preston Road B18 4PL | 8 Nov 2018 | £83,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 75, Preston Road B18 4PL | 8 Jan 2018 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 136, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 28 Sep 2017 | £29,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 3 Aug 2017 | £88,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Preston Road B18 4PL | 3 Aug 2017 | £80,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Preston Road B18 4PL | 17 Jul 2017 | £45,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 96, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 16 Jun 2017 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 111, Preston Road B18 4PL | 16 May 2017 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, Preston Road B18 4PL | 12 Apr 2017 | £84,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 97, Preston Road B18 4PL | 7 Mar 2017 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Preston Road B18 4PL | 6 Mar 2017 | £73,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 49, Preston Road B18 4PL | 27 Jan 2017 | £78,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 48, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 9 Dec 2016 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 105, Preston Road B18 4PL | 26 Oct 2016 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 44, Preston Road B18 4PJ | 17 Aug 2016 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 93, Preston Road B18 4PL | 24 Mar 2016 | £93,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 53, Preston Road B18 4PL | 13 Jan 2016 | £67,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Preston Road B18 4PL | 11 Jan 2016 | £87,000 | Other | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 53, Preston Road | £67,000 (Jan 2016) → £105,000 (Aug 2019) → £165,000 (Jul 2026) | +146% over 10 yrs |
| 75, Preston Road | £85,000 (Jan 2018) → £131,000 (Jun 2022) → £143,500 (Jan 2026) | +69% over 8 yrs |
| 44, Preston Road | £85,000 (Aug 2016) → £150,000 (Nov 2025) | +76% over 9 yrs |
| 4, Preston Road | £98,000 (Aug 2019) → £113,500 (Apr 2020) → £160,000 (Sep 2025) | +63% over 6 yrs |
| 112, Preston Road | £110,000 (Mar 2025) → £132,000 (May 2025) | +20% over under a year |
| 48, Preston Road | £75,000 (Dec 2016) → £172,000 (Mar 2023) | +129% over 6 yrs |
| 97, Preston Road | £85,000 (Mar 2017) → £116,000 (Dec 2022) | +36% over 6 yrs |
| 114, Preston Road | £80,000 (Jul 2019) → £125,000 (Mar 2022) | +56% over 3 yrs |
| 7, Preston Road | £45,000 (Jul 2017) → £38,000 (Dec 2021) | -16% over 4 yrs |
| 49, Preston Road | £78,000 (Jan 2017) → £137,000 (Nov 2021) | +76% over 5 yrs |
| 15, Preston Road | £110,000 (Dec 2019) → £100,000 (May 2021) | -9% over 1 yr |
| 96, Preston Road | £90,000 (Jun 2017) → £106,000 (Oct 2019) | +18% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Preston Road
Crime
823 crimes were reported within about a mile of Preston 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 | 390 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 89 |
| Vehicle crime | 61 |
| Public order | 60 |
| Other theft | 45 |
| Drugs | 37 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Preston Road 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 Preston Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Foundry 211 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| Windsor Olympus Academy 533 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| James Watt Primary School 423 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Oasis Academy Boulton 222 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Oasis Academy Benson 271 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate Report | 0.4 mi |
| Myles Academy 21 pupils | Other independent special school | 13–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Summerfield Primary School 391 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth 204 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Outstanding 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 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- The Hawthorns station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Smethwick Rolfe Street station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Winson Green Outer Circle (West Midlands Metro) 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Soho Benson Road (West Midlands Metro) 0.3 mi · 5 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Bacchus Road (adj, Lodge Road) 2 min walk
- Bacchus Road (opp, Lodge Road) 2 min walk
- Winson Green Prison (on, Lodge Road) 2 min walk
- Winson Green Prison (opp, Lodge Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Soho Health Centre
247-251 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham · 0.5 mi - Kirpal Medical Practice
251 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham · 0.5 mi - Soho Road Health Centre
251 Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham · 0.5 mi - Soho Road Primary Care Centre
247-251 Soho Road, Birmingham · 0.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Handsworth · 0.6 mi
- Lidl Lidl Winson Green Birmingham · 0.6 mi
- Lidl Lidl Handsworth Birmingham · 0.6 mi
- Marks and Spencer Hospital M&S Midland Metropolitan Hospital · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Soho Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Marks Chemist · 0.6 mi
- Summerfield Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Dental Dept. · 0.2 mi
- 247-251 · 0.5 mi
- Hapi Dental · 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 28.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 33.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 37.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 777 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 27.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,186 |
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 Preston Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 38.8% | 31% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 24.7% | 11% |
| White | 22.3% | 48.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 6.7% | 4.8% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 34.5% | 29.9% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 34% |
| No religion | 15.7% | 24.1% |
| Sikh | 8.4% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 47% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 23.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 19.7% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Other qualifications | 4.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.6% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 52.1% | 31.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 38.6% | 41.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 7.6% | 20.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.7% | 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 Preston Road
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- Six Ways Accomodation 1.7 mi
- Lambert Smith Hampton 1.8 mi
- Avery Residential 1.8 mi
- Savills 1.8 mi
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