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About

Allens Cross is a residential area located in the north of Birmingham, near the border with Sandwell. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes built in the mid-20th century. It is close to major roads like the A41 and M5, providing easy access to Birmingham city centre and nearby towns.

The area has local amenities including a community centre, a few small shops, and green spaces like Perry Hall Playing Fields. Schools such as Allens Croft Primary Academy serve the neighborhood. While largely residential, Allens Cross is within walking distance of larger retail areas like Selly Oak and Northfield. The area has a quiet, suburban feel with a mix of families and long-term residents.

Area overview

On average Allens Cross has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Allens Cross is £34,400 per year. There are 2 schools in Allens Cross: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 54 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £325,000.

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
Flats2£135,000
Semi-Detached17£210,000
Terraced35£185,000

10 years median price trend in Allens Cross

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.