The Rise, Great Barr, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B42 2BP.
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At a glance
5 property sales on The Rise, Great Barr, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 20 Apr 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £129,375. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 80% semi-detached, 20% terraced. Recorded sale prices on The Rise range from £89,500 to £165,000. 69% of homes sold here were freehold and 31% leasehold.
House prices on The Rise compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Rise has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B42 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 69% freehold and 31% leasehold across 13 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £129,375 | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Terraced | 1 | £140,000 | 20 Apr 2023 |
Sold prices on The Rise
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, The Rise B42 2BP | 27 Apr 2026 | £149,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, The Rise B42 2BP | 27 Apr 2026 | £149,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 22, The Rise B42 2BP | 24 May 2024 | £211,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, The Rise B42 2BP | 20 Apr 2023 | £140,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, The Rise B42 2BP | 28 Apr 2021 | £153,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 6, The Rise B42 2BP | 4 Mar 2021 | £150,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 6, The Rise B42 2BP | 4 Mar 2021 | £150,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 24, The Rise B42 2BP | 21 Dec 2020 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, The Rise B42 2BP | 21 Sep 2018 | £116,550 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, The Rise B42 2BP | 13 Mar 2018 | £128,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 15, The Rise B42 2BP | 23 Mar 2017 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, The Rise B42 2BP | 22 Dec 2016 | £143,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, The Rise B42 2BP | 25 Nov 2016 | £89,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20, The Rise | £128,000 (Mar 2018) → £149,000 (Apr 2026) | +16% over 8 yrs |
| 6, The Rise | £150,000 (Mar 2021) → £153,000 (Apr 2021) | +2% over under a year |
| 15, The Rise | £89,500 (Nov 2016) → £120,000 (Mar 2017) | +34% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near The Rise
Crime
234 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Rise in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 81 |
| Shoplifting | 57 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 17 |
| Burglary | 15 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Rise is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood 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 The Rise
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calshot Primary School 436 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Ferndale Primary School 551 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Whitecrest Primary School 197 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School 191 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School 207 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hamstead Primary School 423 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Arena Academy 969 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Beeches Primary School 361 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 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 stations
- Hamstead (Birmingham) station 0.8 mi · 17 min walk
- Perry Barr station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- Tame Bridge Parkway station 2.2 mi · 43 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Old Walsall Road (opp, Walsall Road) 1 min walk
- Old Walsall Road (adj, Walsall Road) 2 min walk
- Walsall Road (adj, Old Walsall Road) 2 min walk
- Walsall Road (opp, Old Walsall Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Scott Arms Medical Centre
Whitecrest, Great Barr, Birmingham · 0.3 mi - Great Barr Practice
379 Queslett Road, Great Barr, Birmingham · 0.7 mi - Tower Hill Partnership
433 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham · 1.1 mi - Cotmore Surgery
169 Old Oscott Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Great Barr · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Great Barr Birmingham · 0.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Birmingham - Gorse Farm Road · 0.5 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Walsall Road Great Barr · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Scott Arms Pharmacy And Travel Clinic · 0.3 mi
- Hearts Pharmacy Scott Arms · 0.3 mi
- Walkers Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Walsall Road (dental Surgery) · 0.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 571 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,470 |
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 The Rise
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Who lives around The Rise
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.4% | 48.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 29.1% | 31% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 13.8% | 11% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 4.1% | 4.5% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 43.9% | 34% |
| No religion | 19.1% | 24.1% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 29.9% |
| Sikh | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 19.3% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.2% | 29.9% |
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 23.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.9% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.8% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 38% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.3% | 41.6% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 26.1% | 20.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 21.5% | 31.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.2% | 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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Estate agents near The Rise
- Paul Carr 1.8 mi
- Dixons 1.9 mi
- Samuel Lawrence & Co 2.4 mi
- In Home Estates 2.8 mi
- Pearl Properties 2.8 mi
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