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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 53 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-Detached18£220,500
Terraced30£180,500

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

B315NY

Norrington Grove

B311PW

Merritts Brook Lane

B311QT

St Heliers Road

B311TE

Honiton Crescent

B315RB

Tetbury Grove

B450JY

Charnwood Close

B311QS

St Heliers Road

B315FG

Fairway Mews

B311TB

Barnsdale Crescent

B450NZ

Hafren Close

B315QD

Trescott Road

B311QH

Wasdale Road

B311SL

Elmdale Crescent

B315PG

Fitzroy Road

B311TG

Honiton Crescent

B311SU

Hoggs Lane

B315DA

Hanging Lane

B315QA

Trescott Road

B312PA

Bristol Road South

B315PH

Norrington Road

B450AS

Egghill Lane

B450JZ

Charnwood Close

B311UH

Merritts Brook Lane

B311UJ

Merritts Brook Lane

B450AT

Egghill Lane

B450JR

Holly Hill Road

B311TT

Holloway

B311RJ

Tinkers Farm Road

B315PA

Norrington Road

B315AA

Frankley Beeches Road

B450LA

Holly Hill Road

B311RL

Tinkers Farm Grove

B315NP

Egghill Lane

B315NT

Egghill Lane

B311RS

Cheverton Road

Data Sources

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