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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 245 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longbridge & West Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached37£295,000£3,309
Flats31£130,000£2,579
Semi-Detached93£237,000£3,012
Terraced84£220,000£3,014

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

B312YT

Cypress Grove

B314DB

Turves Green

B313TR

Chesterfield Close

B314UB

Alvechurch Road

B314ES

Walnut Way

B313QA

The Crest

B314ER

Stokesay Grove

B313LL

Hill Close

B314JJ

Central Avenue

B314BA

Heathlands Grove

B314PS

Groveley Lane

B313LP

Littlemead Avenue

B314NJ

Hartland Road

B312FZ

Austin Way

B313XL

Moor Leasow

B314RP

Kingswood Road

B313SE

Fairfax Road

B313LH

The Fordrough

B458JQ

Pegasus Way

B313RY

Chirbury Grove

B312GF

Austin Way

B313PJ

Lightning Way

B314AH

Turves Green

B314NS

Ilsham Grove

B313RA

Broseley Avenue

B314LH

Bittell Close

B314DL

Hawkesley Crescent

B313HD

West Heath Road

B314PJ

Edenhurst Road

B314LB

Bittell Close

B314HD

Moorpark Road

B388JJ

Burley Way

B314HR

Cedar Way

B314AJ

Bishops Gate

B313NX

Tomlan Road

B314NZ

Goodleigh Avenue

B314JP

Central Avenue

B314DN

Hawkesley Crescent

B314ET

Walnut Way

B314SA

Heronfield Drive

B314EL

Coney Green Drive

B313AW

Alvechurch Close

B313QG

The Hayes

B314LD

Elder Close

B313QS

Cofton Road

B314NE

Thelbridge Road

B313PZ

The Crest

B314AU

Adstone Grove

B313RB

Cropredy Road

B314BP

Turves Green

B312GQ

Lowhill Lane

B314BL

Turves Green

B314TY

Longbridge Lane

B314SR

Nuthurst Road

B312DZ

Princess Street

B314NY

Goodleigh Avenue

B314AL

Greenland Avenue

B313XJ

Furlong Meadow

B314AP

Harpers Road

B313NP

Sir Hiltons Road

B314LT

Falfield Grove

B314JE

Cypress Way

B314PP

Edenhurst Road

B314RD

Longbridge Lane

B314ST

Wootton Road

B314BZ

Turves Green

B314AB

Turves Green

B458DF

Cofton Park Drive

B313LR

The Fordrough

B313PX

Alvechurch Road

B314TD

Nuthurst Road

B314RF

Longbridge Lane

B313DA

Oakleigh

B314AZ

Treeside Way

B388JQ

Butter Walk

B313HN

Houldey Road

B313ST

Fairfax Road

B314NP

Cofton Grove

B312TS

Devon Way

B314HH

The Mill Walk

B314AD

Coleys Lane

B314SS

Leycester Close

B313XA

Rea Valley Drive

B314DA

Turves Green

B313LD

Redhill Road

B314NW

Bayford Avenue

B313BY

Staple Lodge Road

B314BS

Turves Green

B314AR

Harpers Road

B314RT

Kingswood Road

B313JW

Alvechurch Road

B314AY

Centenary Close

B313HB

West Heath Road

B312BW

Ascot Way

B313LB

Exe Croft

B314QB

Groveley Lane

B312YS

Mill Brook Drive

B314QU

Coombes Lane

B314TB

Walters Close

B313PA

Redhill Road

Data Sources

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