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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

B314BN

Turves Green

B314BT

Merino Avenue

B314BW

Turves Green

B314JP

Central Avenue

B314NL

Ilsham Grove

B314NS

Ilsham Grove

B314SD

Beeches Farm Drive

B388HZ

Orwell Drive

B458DF

Cofton Park Drive

B314NZ

Goodleigh Avenue

B388LR

Longbridge & West Heath

B312GU

Hawker Close

B313HD

West Heath Road

B313PU

Alvechurch Road

B313SU

Worthen Grove

B313TE

Station Road

B314BA

Heathlands Grove

B314BL

Turves Green

B314DX

Coney Green Drive

B314EP

Reabrook Road

B314HG

Eden Close

B314HQ

Central Avenue

B314JB

Central Avenue

B314LU

Thurlestone Road

B388JE

Rothley Walk

B313SF

Clunbury Road

B312FZ

Austin Way

B312YS

Mill Brook Drive

B312YU

Daffodil Way

B313EZ

West Heath Road

B313HH

Houldey Road

B313JH

Seven Acres Road

B313JX

The Grove

B313LD

Redhill Road

B313NJ

Sant Road

B313PF

Laughton Close

B313RJ

Beeches Way

B314BY

Turves Green

B314EA

Tollgate Close

B314HX

Rowan Way

B314RE

Longbridge Lane

B314TL

Nuthurst Road

B388JD

Ivy House Road

B388JJ

Burley Way

B312GF

Austin Way

B313LQ

Aire Croft

B313LT

Burnlea Grove

B313RT

Fairfax Road

B313XL

Moor Leasow

B314DP

Coney Green Drive

B314DT

Coney Green Drive

B314DU

Coney Green Drive

B314JX

Longbridge Lane

B314JY

Burnside Way

B314PH

Edenhurst Road

B314TS

Longbridge Lane

B312US

Austin Way

B312DH

Ascot Way

B312YP

Appletree Close

B313JZ

Grove Mews

B313LE

Sylvia Avenue

B313LL

Hill Close

B313LS

The Fordrough

B313XX

Farfield Close

B314AF

Coleys Lane

B314ED

Shifnal Walk

B314LT

Falfield Grove

B314PL

Edenhurst Road

B314PP

Edenhurst Road

B458JQ

Pegasus Way

B388JW

Ivyhouse Road

B314DE

Munslow Grove

B312SE

Tessall Lane

B313HU

Pitclose Road

B313TU

West Heath Road

B313TX

West Heath Road

B314AS

Purslow Grove

B314AY

Centenary Close

B314HA

The Oak Walk

B314JQ

Central Avenue

B388HU

Rednal Road

B314EH

Longbridge & West Heath

B458SW

Dalmuir Road

B312DQ

Ascot Way

B313JG

Aldersmead Road

B313JU

Lilley Lane

B313NY

Gibbs Hill Road

B314BH

Willetts Road

B314HB

Moorpark Road

B314NF

Fountain Close

B314RD

Longbridge Lane

B388JH

Birstall Way

B458NN

Chadwick Close

B388HR

Rednal Road

B314NG

Lannacombe Road

B312EL

Ascot Way

B313BZ

Staple Lodge Road

B313HF

St Johns Court

B313NL

Pritchett Road

B313SQ

Fairfax Drive

Data Sources

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