Property values across the West Midlands have experienced staggering growth, with some areas seeing house prices increase by as much as £265,000 in just twelve months, according to fresh analysis of official data.
Birmingham Dominates Property Price Surge
The findings, compiled by Online Marketing Surgery and BLG Development Finance, examined Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures tracking median house prices between March 2024 and March 2025. The research uncovered a remarkable concentration of growth within the Birmingham area, which claimed five spots on the top ten list for the region, including the number one position.
Areas within the Black Country boroughs of Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton, along with Solihull, also featured prominently, indicating a widespread property boom across the wider West Midlands county.
Record-Breaking Price Increases Revealed
The standout performer was the Five Ways South & Calthorpe Park area of Birmingham, where property prices more than doubled. The median house price skyrocketed from £235,500 in 2024 to an impressive £500,000 in 2025. This represents a colossal 112.3% increase, equating to a cash rise of exactly £265,000.
Other significant increases were recorded across the region:
- Greets Green West, Sandwell: Prices rose 38.1%, from £181,000 to £249,950.
- Central Solihull & Sharmans Cross: A 36.6% increase took prices from £362,500 to £495,000.
- Brandwood North, Birmingham: Values grew 36.3%, reaching £385,000 from £282,500.
- Walsall Central: Saw a 35.7% jump, with prices moving from £129,000 to £175,000.
What This Means for the Local Property Market
Even the area with the smallest increase on the top ten list, Handsworth East in Birmingham, witnessed a substantial price hike of 27.6%, or £47,000. This uniform growth across diverse locations signals a robust and dynamic property market throughout the West Midlands.
The data highlights a significant transfer of wealth into the region's housing market and poses important questions about affordability and future market sustainability for both buyers and investors.
