The Birmingham + West Midlands multiplier
BCIS Q2 2026 regional location factor x0.97[BCIS Q2 2026]. Solihull and Sutton Coldfield premium versus city core.
£/sqm by tier in Birmingham + West Midlands
| Tier | £/sqm (regional) |
|---|---|
| Developer-spec | £1,601 to £1,940 |
| Mid-range | £1,940 to £2,425 |
| Premium | £2,716 to £3,395 |
| Architect-designed | £3,395 to £5,335 |
Planning context
West Midlands Combined Authority does not levy regional CIL.
Temporary accommodation
ONS median 3-bed private rent £1,400/mo (May 2026 release)[ONS rents]. A 12-month build typically commits £14,280 to £19,320 of temp-accommodation budget.
Local detail
Solihull (Knowle, Dorridge, Bentley Heath), Sutton Coldfield (Four Oaks, Little Aston), Edgbaston, Harborne and Moseley command premium rates on the strength of established end-value comparables. Birmingham city outer suburbs and the rest of the West Midlands run closer to the headline UK average.
Birmingham City Council's Local Plan adopted 2017 (review consultation 2024-25). Replacement-dwelling policy aligned with NPPF. Solihull has the longer-standing replacement-dwelling track record in the conurbation.
Interwar housing stock dominates the Birmingham suburban KDR market. Pre-2000 builds reliably contain asbestos AIB, cement-sheet roofs, or vinyl-tile flooring; HSG264 survey budget should not be skimped.