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About

Allens Cross is a residential district situated in the north of Birmingham, bordered by Frankley and Quinton. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached homes and terraced properties. Its layout is defined by several main roads, including Middleton Hall Road, which serve as key thoroughfares. Local amenities are centred around these routes, providing essential shops and services for the community.

The area is served by several primary schools and is in close proximity to the large green space of Leasowes Park, which extends into neighbouring Halesowen. Public transport connections link residents to Birmingham city centre and surrounding districts. A notable local landmark is the Allens Cross pub, a longstanding establishment that reflects the area's development as a post-war housing estate.

Area overview

On average Allens Cross has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Allens Cross is £44,099 per year. There are 2 schools in Allens Cross: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Allens Cross is home to around 7,894 people, with a population density of about 4,908.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Allens Cross Population
7,894
Population density
4,908.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.52(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.13(+39%)
Vehicle crime
8.87(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.95(-45%)
Public order
5.83(-4%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,558
70.41%
African
329
4.17%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
301
3.81%
Other White
288
3.65%
Other Asian
257
3.26%
Total population: 7,894

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,627
27.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,346
22.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
953
16.13%
Level 3 (A level)
943
15.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
637
10.78%
Total 16+ residents: 5,908

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
976
31.97%
Owns with a mortgage
789
25.84%
Owns outright
621
20.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
459
15.03%
Other social rented
95
3.11%
Total households: 3,053

Property prices in Allens Cross

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Allens Cross in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Allens Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£441,000£3,973
Flats5£75,000£1,980
Semi-Detached27£210,000£2,788
Terraced26£187,500£2,619

10 years median price trend in Allens Cross

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allens Cross.

All postcodes in Allens Cross

B311SG

Elmdale Grove

B315RA

Porlock Crescent

B450JT

Sherwood Walk

B315PJ

Norrington Road

B311RH

Tinkers Farm Road

B315PH

Norrington Road

B311QT

St Heliers Road

B311RX

Walmesley Way

B311RF

Inverness Road

B311PN

Merritts Brook Lane

B311RD

Lofthouse Grove

B311SP

Elmdale Crescent

B315NY

Norrington Grove

B311PP

Merritts Brook Lane

B311SR

Hoggs Lane

B311UJ

Merritts Brook Lane

B450JY

Charnwood Close

B315QF

Norman Lane

B450JL

Grizedale Close

B315LX

Frankley Beeches Road

B450JX

Charnwood Close

B311QH

Wasdale Road

B315QP

Borrowdale Road

B315QD

Trescott Road

B450NZ

Hafren Close

B311RA

Honeycomb Way

B315NX

Norrington Road

B311TF

Honiton Crescent

B450AS

Egghill Lane

B315NT

Egghill Lane

B311UH

Merritts Brook Lane

B450JN

Radnor Close

B315QN

Borrowdale Grove

B315FT

Frankley Great Park

B315LZ

Frankley Beeches Road

B311TG

Honiton Crescent

B315RD

Dimsdale Road

B311QS

St Heliers Road

B315QA

Trescott Road

B311PW

Merritts Brook Lane

B311RS

Cheverton Road

B315PB

Norrington Road

B315PD

Fitzroy Road

B315AF

Frankley Beeches Road

B311RZ

Hoggs Lane

B450JP

Frogmill Road

B315FJ

Club Lane

B311QJ

Westcliffe Place

B315FF

Par Street

B315AA

Frankley Beeches Road

B315FD

Eagle Lane

B311QB

Bellwood Road

B311SU

Hoggs Lane

B311TE

Honiton Crescent

B315PG

Fitzroy Road

B450JS

Wareham Road

B315PE

Wilden Close

B311SS

Hoggs Lane

B315FH

Frankley Great Park

B311RJ

Tinkers Farm Road

B315FX

Blackwell Mews

B311SH

Elmdale Crescent

B311RL

Tinkers Farm Grove

B311RE

Inverness Road

B311TH

Honiton Close

B311QZ

Lofthouse Crescent

B311RB

Lydney Grove

B315NP

Egghill Lane

B312PA

Bristol Road South

B311RN

Tinkers Farm Road

B311SL

Elmdale Crescent

B315GU

Ace Street

B311RR

Kelby Close

B311TB

Barnsdale Crescent

B311RT

Cheverton Road

B450JQ

Crychan Close

B450JR

Holly Hill Road

B450JW

Radnor Close

B315NU

Egghill Lane

B315QZ

Tudbury Road

B315LW

Frankley Beeches Road

B315QL

Borrowdale Road

B311RU

Cheverton Road

B450DU

Holly Hill Road

B450AT

Egghill Lane

B315QJ

Berwick Grove

B450LA

Holly Hill Road

B315FE

Par Street

B450JZ

Charnwood Close

B315RH

Besford Grove

B311QQ

Lockwood Road

B311SD

Hoggs Lane

B311PZ

Lockwood Road

B315NA

Masonleys Road

B450LB

Frogmill Road

B311RP

Kelby Road

B315RJ

Dimsdale Grove

B315QG

Trescott Road

B450JU

Holly Hill Road

B315FP

Frankley Great Park

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.