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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

B314BB

Willetts Road

B314JL

Culmington Road

B314LH

Bittell Close

B314QD

Groveley Lane

B314TG

Nuthurst Road

B312GQ

Lowhill Lane

B313LA

Redhill Road

B313PH

Lightning Way

B313QU

Cropredy Road

B314DL

Hawkesley Crescent

B314DN

Hawkesley Crescent

B314HD

Moorpark Road

B314LS

Thurlestone Road

B314QB

Groveley Lane

B314SB

Kingswood Road

B314AQ

Long Green Close

B313LY

The Fordrough

B313SL

Merrishaw Road

B313SN

Merrishaw Road

B313TJ

Abbeydale Road

B313XP

Ockam Croft

B314HE

Moorpark Road

B314JJ

Central Avenue

B314LL

Sunbury Road

B314LQ

Longbridge Lane

B314PB

Crowhurst Road

B314RL

Francis Walk

B314SA

Heronfield Drive

B314SL

Forrell Grove

B314TE

Richards Close

B314TN

Plymouth Close

B314UB

Alvechurch Road

B388LT

Redditch Road

B313TG

West Heath Road

B388HS

Rednal Road

B312GZ

Ambassador Avenue

B313DL

Staple Lodge Road

B313HJ

Houldey Road

B313QE

Old Meadow Road

B313RF

Clee Road

B314BS

Turves Green

B314HT

Central Avenue

B314LP

Thurlestone Road

B314LY

Dearmont Road

B314TA

Nimmings Close

B388JR

Ivy House Road

B314EG

Hawkesley Drive

B312GE

Austin Way

B313DF

Lime Tree Grove

B313LN

Wakeford Road

B313NN

Sir Hiltons Road

B313PS

Alvechurch Road

B313SA

Edgehill Road

B313TH

Staple Hall Road

B314AR

Harpers Road

B314HU

Central Avenue

B314LF

Longbridge Lane

B314LN

Haldon Grove

B314RB

Coombes Lane

B314RG

Heath Croft

B314SR

Nuthurst Road

B314ST

Wootton Road

B314TX

Longbridge Lane

B458SQ

Windsor Avenue

B458SU

Windsor Avenue

B312BQ

Hawker Close

B313SE

Fairfax Road

B312UT

Dalmuir Road

B313HR

Shipston Road

B313JR

Redhill Road

B313PZ

The Crest

B313SJ

Merrishaw Road

B313XB

Over Brunton Close

B313XE

Rea Valley Drive

B314AD

Coleys Lane

B314AJ

Bishops Gate

B314AP

Harpers Road

B314HW

Central Avenue

B314JH

Central Avenue

B314QZ

Orchard Drive

B314RP

Kingswood Road

B314RS

Marden Grove

B314BE

Willetts Road

B313JE

Longbridge & West Heath

B313DB

Beach Close

B313HY

South Walk

B313QW

Alvechurch Road

B313SB

Fairfax Road

B314SH

Longbridge Lane

B314SS

Leycester Close

B314TJ

Wootton Road

B314BG

Willetts Road

B313SD

Fairfax Road

B458QP

Windsor Avenue

B313HA

The Morelands

B313HP

Tristram Avenue

B313PN

Alvechurch Road

B313RG

Clee Road

B313TL

Abbeydale Road

B313TN

West Heath Road

Data Sources

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