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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

B311QR

St Heliers Road

B311SB

Hoggs Lane

B315QB

Trescott Road

B315PU

Frankley Lodge Road

B315PA

Norrington Road

B315QH

Steene Grove

B315RG

Allens Farm Road

B311ST

Hoggs Lane

B315QR

Borrowdale Road

B311TA

Barnsdale Crescent

B311RG

Inverness Road

B311QP

St Heliers Road

B315DA

Hanging Lane

B450DS

Thornthwaite Close

B315BF

Caddy Street

B315NH

Frankley Beeches Road

B315AE

Frankley Beeches Road

B311SE

Elmdale Crescent

B311TD

Barnsdale Crescent

B315PS

Basil Road

B311PL

Sage Croft

B315LY

Frankley Beeches Road

B315QE

Hare Grove

B315PT

Basil Grove

B311SN

Elmdale Crescent

B315RE

Dimsdale Road

B315FQ

Divot Drive

B315FG

Fairway Mews

B311SA

Bidford Road

B311TT

Holloway

B315RB

Tetbury Grove

B311SJ

Elmdale Crescent

B315FN

Frankley Great Park

B450JJ

Frogmill Road

B450DT

Quantock Close

Data Sources

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