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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

B314JY

Burnside Way

B313XP

Ockam Croft

B313NT

Redhill Road

B388HT

Rednal Road

B312SF

Tessall Lane

B313NY

Gibbs Hill Road

B313TS

Chesterfield Close

B314QJ

Carbridge Close

B313LJ

Wakeford Road

B314AW

Harpers Road

B313XX

Farfield Close

B313QD

Old Meadow Road

B314QD

Groveley Lane

B314EG

Hawkesley Drive

B314DU

Coney Green Drive

B388HZ

Orwell Drive

B312TF

Bristol Road South

B314DT

Coney Green Drive

B314SU

Longmeadow Grove

B314UD

Longbridge Lane

B314JT

Longbridge Lane

B314HL

The Mill Walk

B313PL

Westminster Place

B312EN

Ascot Way

B388JH

Birstall Way

B314HN

Central Avenue

B314PH

Edenhurst Road

B314LJ

Sunbury Road

B313RT

Fairfax Road

B314HG

Eden Close

B314HT

Central Avenue

B314QX

Coombes Lane

B313QR

Cofton Road

B313PH

Lightning Way

B313DB

Beach Close

B313XU

Rea Valley Drive

B312DQ

Ascot Way

B314DS

Coney Green Drive

B314JQ

Central Avenue

B314RH

Longbridge Lane

B314QT

Coombes Lane

B314DX

Coney Green Drive

B388JZ

Ivy House Road

B314QF

Groveley Lane

B313TE

Station Road

B314LP

Thurlestone Road

B314PN

Edenhurst Road

B314RS

Marden Grove

B458SW

Dalmuir Road

B314NB

Thurlestone Road

B314RG

Heath Croft

B313HT

Pitclose Road

B314BN

Turves Green

B388JE

Rothley Walk

B313NL

Pritchett Road

B313JU

Lilley Lane

B313SX

Titterstone Road

B314SN

Forrell Grove

B314SQ

Longhurst Croft

B314AF

Coleys Lane

B314JU

Whitcot Grove

B314QQ

Groveley Lane

B314LU

Thurlestone Road

B314RX

Brandon Grove

B314LQ

Longbridge Lane

B314BY

Turves Green

B314PA

Thurlestone Road

B314BD

Willetts Road

B314HU

Central Avenue

B314NX

Lannacombe Road

B313BZ

Staple Lodge Road

B313HP

Tristram Avenue

B314LS

Thurlestone Road

B313SS

Fairfax Road

B388LT

Redditch Road

B312YU

Daffodil Way

B314TZ

Robinsfield Drive

B314ED

Shifnal Walk

B312GX

Austin Way

B313LA

Redhill Road

B313PW

Alvechurch Road

B314EP

Reabrook Road

B388JR

Ivy House Road

B312SE

Tessall Lane

B314RB

Coombes Lane

B313SZ

Clunbury Road

B313NH

Sir Hiltons Road

B313TU

West Heath Road

B313JG

Aldersmead Road

B314BE

Willetts Road

B458SQ

Windsor Avenue

B314DE

Munslow Grove

B313QW

Alvechurch Road

B314QR

Grayswood Road

B314QY

Hewell Close

B314JA

Central Avenue

B313SY

Clunbury Road

B312GT

Cooper Avenue

B313JR

Redhill Road

B388JD

Ivy House Road

Data Sources

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