houses for sale in Birmingham

Birmingham is a city and borough situated in the West Midlands county. With a population of over 1 million, Birmingham is the second biggest city outside London. The average price of buying a house in Birmingham is around £142,000, which falls lower than the national average. The average price to rent a house is approximately £746 per month.

Birmingham started to grow in prominence throughout the industrial revolution in the 18th century. Today, Birmingham employs the largest number of people in the service sector within the UK, accounting for over 86% of its employment. Companies including Britannic, Delcam and Dunlop Tyres can all be found in Birmingham City. The financial sector is also strong in Birmingham and ranks 4th in the UK in terms of employment in banking, finance and insurance.

The city is popular with young people, with the highest population density falling into the 20 – 29 age bracket. The University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University and Aston University and just three of the 5 Universities located within the city and the student population is high. It is easier to find a flat to rent than a house to rent in the centre of Birmingham and flat shares are popular especially with students in the area of Erdington. Many people looking to buy or rent a house choose to look in the areas of Edgbaston, Harborne and Moseley, which are situated just outside the centre of Birmingham. With excellent transport links these areas are popular with commuters working in the city centre.

Birmingham International Airport lies close to the city centre and offers a range of domestic and international flights. Sights like The Botanical Gardens, Birmingham Wheel and Dudley Zoo all help make Birmingham an attractive city for tourists.