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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 94 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
94
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
50.29(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.37(+31%)
Vehicle crime
8.49(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.09(-38%)
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 55 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £448,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Allens Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£446,750
Flats2£135,000
Semi-Detached19£220,000
Terraced31£181,000

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

B311PL

Sage Croft

B311RF

Inverness Road

B311SJ

Elmdale Crescent

B315FN

Frankley Great Park

B315RH

Besford Grove

B450JX

Charnwood Close

B315FP

Frankley Great Park

B315QG

Trescott Road

B315FT

Frankley Great Park

B315QN

Borrowdale Grove

B311TH

Honiton Close

B315QR

Borrowdale Road

B450JT

Sherwood Walk

B315LY

Frankley Beeches Road

B315PS

Basil Road

B315RE

Dimsdale Road

B450DS

Thornthwaite Close

B315AE

Frankley Beeches Road

B315LZ

Frankley Beeches Road

B315PT

Basil Grove

B450JW

Radnor Close

B311SS

Hoggs Lane

B315FD

Eagle Lane

B450DT

Quantock Close

B311SE

Elmdale Crescent

B315BF

Caddy Street

B311SD

Hoggs Lane

B315NX

Norrington Road

B311RA

Honeycomb Way

B311RB

Lydney Grove

B311SR

Hoggs Lane

B315NA

Masonleys Road

B315QL

Borrowdale Road

B311QQ

Lockwood Road

B311RH

Tinkers Farm Road

B315AF

Frankley Beeches Road

B315PD

Fitzroy Road

B315FH

Frankley Great Park

B315PB

Norrington Road

B311SP

Elmdale Crescent

B315FF

Par Street

B450JQ

Crychan Close

B311RU

Cheverton Road

B311RP

Kelby Road

B311TA

Barnsdale Crescent

B450JJ

Frogmill Road

B450JU

Holly Hill Road

B311RR

Kelby Close

B450JP

Frogmill Road

B315GU

Frankley Great Park

B315QF

Norman Lane

B311QB

Bellwood Road

B315PJ

Norrington Road

B315PU

Frankley Lodge Road

B315RJ

Dimsdale Grove

B311SH

Elmdale Crescent

B315QB

Trescott Road

B311QP

St Heliers Road

B311RG

Inverness Road

B311SA

Bidford Road

B315LW

Frankley Beeches Road

B315LX

Frankley Beeches Road

B315QJ

Berwick Grove

B311SG

Elmdale Grove

B315QE

Hare Grove

B450JS

Wareham Road

B315FE

Par Street

B315NU

Egghill Lane

B311QJ

Westcliffe Place

B311RE

Inverness Road

B450JN

Radnor Close

B311PP

Merritts Brook Lane

B311RD

Lofthouse Grove

B315FJ

Club Lane

B315RG

Allens Farm Road

B311RZ

Hoggs Lane

B315RD

Dimsdale Road

B311QZ

Lofthouse Crescent

B311ST

Hoggs Lane

B315NH

Frankley Beeches Road

B450LB

Frogmill Road

B311PZ

Lockwood Road

B450JL

Grizedale Close

B311SB

Hoggs Lane

B311SN

Elmdale Crescent

B311TF

Honiton Crescent

B315FX

Blackwell Mews

B311RN

Tinkers Farm Road

B311RT

Cheverton Road

B315PE

Wilden Close

B315QH

Steene Grove

B315QP

Borrowdale Road

B450DU

Holly Hill Road

B315FQ

Divot Drive

B311TD

Barnsdale Crescent

B315QZ

Tudbury Road

B315RA

Porlock Crescent

B311PN

Merritts Brook Lane

B311QR

St Heliers Road

B311RX

Walmesley Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.