Realvian
83
Score
83 out of 100
B15Strong liveabilityWest Midlands

Edgbaston, Birmingham

Birmingham's traditional prime residential district, with wide tree-lined roads, the university and hospital nearby, and strong professional rental demand.

Average price
£342,000
Average rent
£1,290/mo
Gross yield
5.5%
5-year growth
+19.4%
Investment score
78/100
Yield, growth, tenant demand and supply pipeline combined
Time on market
33 days
Median across the last twelve months

How we scored it

Six dimensions,
one score.

The Realvian Score for Edgbaston is a weighted composite of the dimensions below, each normalised against national data so areas remain comparable across cities.

  • Schools
    89

    Ofsted ratings and catchment performance within 1.5 miles

  • Transport
    84

    Rail, tram and bus connectivity plus commute times to the city centre

  • Safety
    78

    Recorded crime per 1,000 residents, indexed against the national average

  • Green space
    85

    Parks, allotments and accessible open space within walking distance

  • Amenities
    82

    Shops, cafés, healthcare and leisure density

  • Affordability
    64

    Local price-to-earnings ratio against the regional median

Edgbaston against the birmingham average

Strengths

  • Adjacent to University of Birmingham and QE Hospital
  • Substantial period housing stock
  • Well-connected to the city centre

Things to weigh

  • Conservation-area constraints on alterations
  • Price premium over neighbouring areas

Local services

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Location is real ONS data — liveability scores are still illustrative

Data updated 16 August 2026. Figures are indicative and derived from public sources including HM Land Registry, ONS and Police.uk. Not financial advice — verify independently before making a purchase decision.