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Longbridge is Birmingham’s most popular area for people moving to the city, with 6.3% choosing the area.
Konnect You analysed more than 3,300 Birmingham moves to see where people are choosing to live. Longbridge came out on top, followed by the City Centre, Selly Oak, Edgbaston and Kings Heath.
Most of the top 10 areas saw a fall in mover demand, but Stirchley bucked the trend with a 6.5% rise.
| Rank | Borough | House Price | Average Monthly Rent | Share of Movers | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longbridge | £232,821 | £1,036 | 6.3% | -12.9% |
| 2 | City Centre | £229,164 | £1,082 | 6.1% | -17.0% |
| 3 | Selly Oak | £290,469 | £1,305 | 5.2% | -10.7% |
| 4 | Edgbaston | £353,507 | £1,169 | 5.0% | -9.9% |
| 5 | Kings Heath | £276,097 | £1,059 | 4.5% | -13.4% |
| 6 | Harborne | £316,717 | £1,265 | 4.4% | -21.9% |
| 7 | Moseley | £348,640 | £1,024 | 4.0% | -34.6% |
| 8 | Digbeth | £231,331 | £1,094 | 3.9% | -26.5% |
| 9 | Stirchley | £257,205 | £1,057 | 3.8% | 6.5% |
| 10 | Ladywood | £249,875 | £1,029 | 3.5% | -30.8% |
Data taken from Konnect You users, Rightmove and ONS.
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Longbridge took the top spot despite seeing fewer movers than the previous year.
Its average house price is £232,821, making it one of the more affordable areas in the top 10. Only Birmingham City Centre has a slightly lower average house price.
That may help explain why both areas remain popular. Affordability still matters, especially for people weighing up space, transport links and access to the city.
Nine of the top 10 areas saw a fall in mover numbers. Stirchley was the only area to grow, with a 6.5% increase.
Southern Birmingham stands out in the data. Longbridge, Selly Oak, Edgbaston, Kings Heath, Harborne, Moseley and Stirchley all appear in the top 10, showing strong demand across the south of the city.
Dave Sayce, Founder and Managing Director, said:
“The south of Birmingham clearly emerges as the city’s most popular area, with seven of the ten most in-demand places located in southern postcodes. Longbridge, which tops the list overall, is also the most southerly location among the top ten.
“Southern Birmingham benefits from a number of strong local centres, including Moseley, Kings Heath and Harborne, each offering their own amenities and thriving high streets. Combined with easy transport links into Birmingham city centre, many of these areas are largely self-sustaining while still allowing residents quick and convenient access to the city.
“The data also shows that the two most popular locations are among the cheapest areas to buy within the top ten. This suggests affordability remains a key factor for buyers in Birmingham. In contrast, higher rental costs in the city centre compared with Longbridge and other southern areas may help explain why demand for city centre living has fallen.
“If you are planning to move to Birmingham, the growing popularity of the city’s southern areas is likely to put upward pressure on house prices and rents.”
Longbridge may be Birmingham’s most popular area, but the wider picture shows demand is spread across the south of the city.
Affordability appears to be a major factor. Longbridge and the City Centre are the two most popular areas, and they are also among the cheapest places to buy in the top 10.
For people planning a move in Birmingham, the data shows why it is worth looking beyond one headline location. House prices, rent, transport, local amenities and long-term affordability all shape which area feels right.
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