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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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Allens Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£256,750£2,973
Flats7£135,000£2,333
Semi-Detached49£232,000£3,000
Terraced33£200,000£2,768

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

B315PG

Fitzroy Road

B311FD

Oaklands

B315PA

Norrington Road

B311RZ

Hoggs Lane

B315RE

Dimsdale Road

B315QH

Steene Grove

B311QA

Hilary Grove

B311NT

Spiceland Road

B315QB

Trescott Road

B311LQ

Bell Court

B315LW

Frankley Beeches Road

B311NN

Gentian Close

B315RJ

Dimsdale Grove

B311RH

Tinkers Farm Road

B315AT

Park View Road

B311SJ

Elmdale Crescent

B311RN

Tinkers Farm Road

B311UJ

Merritts Brook Lane

B311LZ

Bentham Court

B312QT

Bristol Road South

B311LY

Bentham Court

B315QN

Borrowdale Grove

B311SR

Hoggs Lane

B311RA

Honeycomb Way

B311SU

Hoggs Lane

B311RR

Kelby Close

B315AW

Hill Top Road

B311PW

Merritts Brook Lane

B311TG

Honiton Crescent

B311HH

Long Mynd Road

B311QE

Lockwood Road

B311SP

Elmdale Crescent

B311RP

Kelby Road

B315RG

Allens Farm Road

B311RF

Inverness Road

B311TE

Honiton Crescent

B311LG

Fancott Road

B311QT

St Heliers Road

B311TF

Honiton Crescent

B315RH

Besford Grove

B315AB

Frankley Beeches Road

B315QG

Trescott Road

B311PT

Sir Herbert Austin Way

B311RB

Lydney Grove

B311QJ

Westcliffe Place

B311NS

Spiceland Road

B315QF

Norman Lane

B311SD

Hoggs Lane

B311RS

Cheverton Road

B311RJ

Tinkers Farm Road

B312AA

Bristol Road South

B311LU

Saxon Wood Close

B311NU

Clun Road

B311SG

Elmdale Grove

B315QR

Borrowdale Road

B315PS

Basil Road

B311RL

Tinkers Farm Grove

B311PF

Ulwine Drive

B311HL

Paxford Way

B311FH

Bellfield

B315NH

Frankley Beeches Road

B311PD

Field Avenue

B315PT

Basil Grove

B312GW

Victoria Drive

B311NG

Verbena Road

B311RU

Cheverton Road

B315AN

Hill Top Road

B315AD

Newlyn Road

B311TB

Barnsdale Crescent

B315AS

Park View Road

B311ND

Meadow Brook Road

B311LX

Cutlers Rough Close

B311RD

Lofthouse Grove

Data Sources

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