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Longbridge & West Heath

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About

Longbridge & West Heath is situated in the southwestern part of Birmingham, encompassing the historic Longbridge plant site and surrounding residential suburbs. The area is defined by its mix of housing estates, local retail centres, and significant green spaces like the Cofton Park reservoir. The landscape is marked by the noticeable redevelopment of the former MG Rover car factory grounds, which has introduced new housing and commercial units to the area.

A central feature is the ongoing urban regeneration, with the old factory land giving way to a new town centre including a college campus. The ward retains a strong community focus with several schools and sports facilities. The presence of the Lickey Hills countryside is a short distance to the south, providing a clear rural edge to this largely suburban Birmingham ward.

Area overview

On average Longbridge & West Heath has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longbridge & West Heath is £46,845 per year. There are 8 schools in Longbridge & West Heath: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Longbridge & West Heath is home to around 21,649 people, with a population density of about 4,203.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
25.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Longbridge & West Heath Population
21,649
Population density
4,203.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.16(+50%)
Shoplifting
15.38(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.78(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.5(+58%)
Vehicle crime
10.58(+63%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
17,063
78.81%
African
859
3.97%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
591
2.73%
Other White
497
2.3%
Caribbean
495
2.29%
Total population: 21,650

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,170
24.18%
No qualifications
4,155
24.09%
Level 3 (A level)
3,026
17.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,569
14.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,955
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 17,246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,844
29.34%
Owns with a mortgage
2,710
27.96%
Social rents from council
1,768
18.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,238
12.77%
Other social rented
704
7.26%
Total households: 9,692

Property prices in Longbridge & West Heath

Based on 243 recent sales, the median property price is £221,000 in Longbridge & West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Longbridge & West Heath 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 Longbridge & West Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced81£210,000
Detached36£315,000
Flats32£125,500
Semi-Detached94£235,500

10 years median price trend in Longbridge & West Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longbridge & West Heath.

All postcodes in Longbridge & West Heath

B312BW

Ascot Way

B312GS

Flight Shed Way

B313DG

Staple Lodge Road

B313JA

Seven Acres Road

B313NX

Tomlan Road

B314JA

Central Avenue

B314NB

Thurlestone Road

B314NE

Thelbridge Road

B314PD

Thurlestone Road

B314RH

Longbridge Lane

B313RS

Fairfax Road

B313DZ

Slingfield Road

B313TT

Kelvin Road

B314AH

Turves Green

B314AL

Greenland Avenue

B314ET

Walnut Way

B314QA

Groveley Lane

B314RX

Brandon Grove

B313JD

Aldersmead Road

B312TS

Devon Way

B313LX

The Fordrough

B313NG

Fryer Road

B313QA

The Crest

B313RL

Highcrest Close

B314AX

Cressage Avenue

B314EN

Reabrook Road

B314JG

Central Avenue

B314NY

Goodleigh Avenue

B314QP

Longbridge Lane

B314QT

Coombes Lane

B314SP

Longbridge Lane

B314TU

Robinsfield Drive

B312YT

Cypress Grove

B313DU

Slingfield Road

B313NU

Tomlan Road

B313XA

Rea Valley Drive

B314ES

Walnut Way

B314EY

Hawkesley Drive

B314JT

Longbridge Lane

B314JU

Whitcot Grove

B314JZ

Burnside Way

B314NN

Bayford Avenue

B314PW

Edenhurst Road

B314QN

Austin Rise

B314RY

Ditton Grove

B312TF

Bristol Road South

B312UQ

High Street

B312YR

Oak Grove

B313LW

Wakeford Road

B313NW

Sir Hiltons Road

B313NZ

Gibbs Hill Road

B313RB

Cropredy Road

B313TP

Bowood Crescent

B313XS

Rea Valley Drive

B314HL

The Mill Walk

B314LA

Longbridge Lane

B314LB

Bittell Close

B314AG

Coleys Lane

B313PJ

Lightning Way

B312EN

Ascot Way

B313BX

Jubilee Court

B313HG

Staple Lodge Road

B313HT

Pitclose Road

B313JS

Redhill Road

B313LG

The Fordrough

B313RX

Edgehill Road

B313SS

Fairfax Road

B313SY

Clunbury Road

B313XN

Rea Valley Drive

B314AT

Harpers Road

B314JE

Cypress Way

B314NH

Thelbridge Road

B314QG

Groveley Lane

B314QR

Grayswood Road

B314RF

Longbridge Lane

B314TB

Walters Close

B458GP

Cofton Park Drive

B312XF

Longbridge & West Heath

B458SH

Pegasus Way

B313QB

The Crest

B313QF

Hollyoak Croft

B313SH

Fairfax Road

B313ST

Fairfax Road

B313SZ

Clunbury Road

B313TQ

West Heath Road

B314AB

Turves Green

B314EB

Coney Green Drive

B314JN

Culmington Road

B314LZ

Dearmont Road

B314NR

Ilsham Grove

B314PJ

Edenhurst Road

B314PZ

Groveley Lane

B314RR

Kingswood Road

B314RW

Parkdale Drive

B314SU

Longmeadow Grove

B313PQ

Longbridge & West Heath

B312QR

Austin Way

B312SQ

Kemshead Avenue

B313PW

Alvechurch Road

B314AA

Turves Green

Data Sources

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