Area360 logo

Find postcode

Allens Cross

Interactive map displaying Allens Cross

About

Allens Cross is a residential ward located in the northern part of Birmingham, primarily characterised by post-war housing estates. The area is defined by its network of local roads, such as Frankley Beeches Road, and contains a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. It functions as a settled suburban community with several local schools and smaller shopping parades serving daily needs, providing a practical living environment for its residents.

The landscape includes areas of green space like Leasowes Park, which offers recreational facilities. A notable local feature is the presence of the Frankley Water Treatment Works, a major facility situated on its boundary that supplies the wider city region. The ward maintains direct transport links into central Birmingham via the main A38 road, supporting its role as a largely self-contained residential district within the larger urban area.

Area overview

On average Allens Cross has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.6% 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 £48,372 per year. There are 7 schools in Allens Cross: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Allens Cross is home to around 11,122 people, with a population density of about 5,855.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
25.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Allens Cross Population
11,122
Population density
5,855.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.76(+41%)
Vehicle crime
12.59(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.41(+70%)
Shoplifting
9.08(+4%)
Public order
8.81(+45%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,778
69.95%
African
466
4.19%
Other White
417
3.75%
Other Asian
367
3.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
316
2.84%
Total population: 11,120

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,393
27.89%
No qualifications
2,066
24.08%
Level 3 (A level)
1,405
16.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,232
14.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
877
10.22%
Total 16+ residents: 8,580

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,261
28.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,206
27.27%
Social rents from council
940
21.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
630
14.24%
Other social rented
216
4.88%
Total households: 4,423

Property prices in Allens Cross

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £217,800 in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,300 up to £354,000.

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
Terraced37£197,000
Semi-Detached44£237,588
Flats6£130,000
Detached3£230,000

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

B311PQ

Greenvale

B315QG

Trescott Road

B311PF

Ulwine Drive

B311TH

Honiton Close

B312GW

Victoria Drive

B315QN

Borrowdale Grove

B315QR

Borrowdale Road

B311JY

Bell Lane

B315AE

Frankley Beeches Road

B315LY

Frankley Beeches Road

B315LZ

Frankley Beeches Road

B315PS

Basil Road

B315PT

Basil Grove

B315RE

Dimsdale Road

B311LQ

Bell Court

B311NG

Verbena Road

B311PJ

Vineyard Road

B311SS

Hoggs Lane

B311LG

Fancott Road

B311LJ

Nigel Avenue

B311LL

Nigel Avenue

B311PB

Spiceland Road

B311PE

Little Meadow Croft

B311PG

Vineyard Road

B311RA

Honeycomb Way

B311RB

Lydney Grove

B311SE

Elmdale Crescent

B312QT

Bristol Road South

B311HJ

Long Mynd Road

B311SR

Hoggs Lane

B315NA

Masonleys Road

B315NX

Norrington Road

B311SD

Hoggs Lane

B311NY

Kerry Close

B311QQ

Lockwood Road

B311RH

Tinkers Farm Road

B315AF

Frankley Beeches Road

B315PD

Fitzroy Road

B315QL

Borrowdale Road

B311NL

Spiceland Road

B311SP

Elmdale Crescent

B315PB

Norrington Road

B294JH

Shenley Lane

B311RP

Kelby Road

B311TA

Barnsdale Crescent

B311LH

Nigel Avenue

B311QL

Colworth Road

B311NU

Clun Road

B311RR

Kelby Close

B311PR

Vineyard Road

B315AU

Park View Road

B315QF

Norman Lane

B294QF

Whitehill Lane

B311QB

Bellwood Road

B315AN

Hill Top Road

B315PJ

Norrington Road

B311LD

Bell Hill

B315PU

Frankley Lodge Road

B311HL

Paxford Way

B311NH

Bramble Close

B311QP

St Heliers Road

B311RG

Inverness Road

B311SA

Bidford Road

B311SH

Elmdale Crescent

B315AS

Park View Road

B315LW

Frankley Beeches Road

B315LX

Frankley Beeches Road

B315QB

Trescott Road

B315QJ

Berwick Grove

B311PA

Merritts Hill

B311SG

Elmdale Grove

B315AP

Hill Top Road

B315NU

Egghill Lane

B315QE

Hare Grove

B311LU

Saxon Wood Close

B311NB

Meadow Brook Road

B311QJ

Westcliffe Place

B311RE

Inverness Road

B311NJ

Spiceland Road

B311NT

Spiceland Road

B311PP

Merritts Brook Lane

B311RD

Lofthouse Grove

B315RG

Allens Farm Road

B311FD

Oaklands

B311FE

Foxfield

B311FF

Bluebell Croft

B311QZ

Lofthouse Crescent

B311RZ

Hoggs Lane

B315NH

Frankley Beeches Road

B315RD

Dimsdale Road

B311LZ

Bentham Court

B311LP

Brookside

B311NN

Gentian Close

B311PZ

Lockwood Road

B311SB

Hoggs Lane

B294JD

Shenley Lane

B311FG

Flatlea

B311HP

Cutsdean Close

B311RN

Tinkers Farm Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.