Longbridge & West Heath is a residential ward in southwest Birmingham, covering areas around the former MG Rover car plant. The ward includes the Longbridge town center, which has seen redevelopment in recent years, along with suburban neighborhoods like West Heath and Cofton Hackett. The area is connected to central Birmingham via the A38 and local train services from Longbridge station.
The ward features a mix of housing types, from postwar estates to newer developments built on former industrial land. Local amenities include schools, parks like Cofton Park, and the Longbridge Retail Park. The University College Birmingham has a campus in the area, contributing to education and employment opportunities. The ward retains some industrial heritage while adapting to modern needs.
On average Longbridge & West Heath has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106 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 of residents in Longbridge & West Heath is £38,226 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).
Based on 211 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Longbridge & West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,500 up to £440,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 32 | £146,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £235,000 |
| Terraced | 65 | £217,000 |
10 years price trend in Longbridge & West Heath
B314RF
Heath Croft
B314TB
Walters Close
B458GP
Cofton Park Drive
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Pegasus Way
B313ST
Fairfax Road
B313AN
West Heath Road
B313PQ
West Heath
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The Crest
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Hollyoak Croft
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Cropredy Road
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Clunbury Road
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West Heath Road
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Coney Green Drive
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Culmington Road
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Dearmont Road
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Ilsham Grove
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Edenhurst Road
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Edenhurst Road
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Kingswood Road
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Parkdale Drive
B314SU
Longmeadow Grove
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Austin Way
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Devon Way
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Alvechurch Road
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Turves Green
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Harpers Road
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Bittell Close
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Culmington Road
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Groveley Lane
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Nimmings Close
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Rednal Road
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Lowhill Lane
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Lilley Lane
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Cedar Drive
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Condover Road
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Long Green Close
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Central Avenue
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Hawkesley Crescent
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Turves Green
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Moorpark Road
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Falfield Grove
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Groveley Lane
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Kingswood Road
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Lowhill Lane
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The Fordrough
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Merrishaw Road
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Merrishaw Road
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West Heath Road
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Abbeydale Road
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Ockam Croft
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Coombes Lane
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Moorpark Road
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Central Avenue
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Sunbury Road
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Bittell Close
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Heronfield Drive
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Crowhurst Road
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Francis Walk
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Forrell Grove
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Richards Close
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Plymouth Close
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Alvechurch Road
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Rednal Road
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King's Norton
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Nimmings Close
B312GZ
Ambassador Avenue
B313DL
Oakleigh
B313HJ
Houldey Road
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Old Meadow Road
B313RF
Clee Road
B314BS
Clunbury Road
B314EG
Hawkesley Drive
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Central Avenue
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Haldon Grove
B314LY
Dearmont Road
B388JR
Ivyhouse Road
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Hawker Close
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Longbridge Lane
B312GE
Austin Way
B312UT
Dalmuir Road
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Lime Tree Grove
B313LN
The Fordrough
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Sir Hilton's Road
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Alvechurch Road
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Edgehill Road
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Fairfax Road
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Abbeydale Road
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Greenland Avenue
B314LF
Longbridge Lane
B314HU
Central Avenue
B314LN
Haldon Grove
B314RB
Coombes Lane
B314RG
Heath Croft
B314SR
Nuthurst Road
B314ST
Wootton Road
B458SQ
Windsor Avenue
B458SU
Windsor Avenue
B313HR
Shipston Road
B313JR
Alvechurch Road
B313PZ
The Crest
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.