B19 or B2?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
The short version
- B2 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
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B19
Birmingham
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B2
Birmingham
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | £160,000
from 27 sales |
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| Average sold price | £75,146 | — |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +2.2% (Birmingham) | +3.3% (West Midlands) |
| Dwelling type | Semi-detached house | Mid-floor flat |
| Floor area | 107 m² | 60 m² |
| Built | 1996–2002 | 2012 onwards |
| Energy rating | C | C |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £629/yr | £321/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 2 (medium probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 840 recorded | — |
| Deprivation decile | 1 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
Common questions
Is B19 or B2 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, B19 sits in decile 1 of 10 and B2 in decile 3, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in B19 or B2?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.