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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

B314DG

Turves Green

B314EX

Hawkesley Drive

B314QQ

Groveley Lane

B314QY

Hewell Close

B388HT

Rednal Road

B458AG

Cofton Park Close

B314SJ

Longbridge Lane

B312GT

Cooper Avenue

B312TD

Bristol Road South

B313HL

Houldey Road

B313NA

Grange Walk

B313QD

Old Meadow Road

B313RH

Sibdon Grove

B313TS

Chesterfield Close

B313XG

Crabtree Close

B314PA

Thurlestone Road

B314QX

Coombes Lane

B314RT

Kingswood Road

B314TQ

Nuthurst Road

B458QD

Windsor Avenue

B313AN

West Heath Road

B313DY

Slingfield Road

B314EE

Shifnal Walk

B314HS

Laburnum Way

B314JS

Central Avenue

B312GY

Dalmuir Road

B312SF

Tessall Lane

B312TW

Longbridge Lane

B313LU

The Fordrough

B313PY

The Crest

B313QG

The Hayes

B313RD

Cropredy Road

B313TW

West Heath Road

B314DR

Coney Green Drive

B314DS

Coney Green Drive

B314EJ

Coney Green Drive

B314JD

Cypress Way

B314TD

Nuthurst Road

B314TH

Nuthurst Road

B388JG

Ivy House Road

B388LS

Redditch Road

B314ER

Stokesay Grove

B314HR

Cedar Way

B313LB

Exe Croft

B313RA

Broseley Avenue

B313RR

Fairfax Road

B313XF

Bridge Piece

B314AZ

Treeside Way

B314NJ

Hartland Road

B314PQ

Edenhurst Road

B314PS

Groveley Lane

B314QS

Coombes Lane

B314SX

Nuthurst Road

B388JB

Rednal Road

B388JZ

Ivy House Road

B313AW

Alvechurch Close

B314BQ

Willetts Road

B314LD

Elder Close

B458TP

Windsor Avenue

B312GG

Austin Way

B313AT

Hobbis Croft

B313NR

Redhill Road

B313PB

Redhill Road

B313PX

Alvechurch Road

B313RP

Dormy Drive

B313RU

Edgehill Road

B313XH

Open Field Close

B313XR

Cookes Croft

B314NX

Lannacombe Road

B388JF

Redhill Gardens

B388JN

Burley Way

B314UD

Longbridge Lane

B313HS

Shipston Road

B313LH

The Fordrough

B313QT

Cofton Road

B313XU

Rea Valley Drive

B314BZ

Turves Green

B314HY

Maple Way

B314JR

Central Avenue

B314NT

Lannacombe Road

B388HY

Elms Close

B388JP

Ivy House Road

B458DE

Cofton Park Close

B314RN

Parkdale Drive

B388JA

Rednal Road

B313LJ

Wakeford Road

B313RE

Clee Road

B313SG

Fairfax Road

B314DB

Turves Green

B314EU

Hawkesley Drive

B312AJ

Longbridge Lane

B458UN

Lowhill Lane

B314TY

Longbridge Lane

B313QR

Cofton Road

B312TQ

Belton Grove

B388AX

Rednal Road

B388HX

Rednal Road

B313HN

Houldey Road

B313HQ

Staple Lodge Road

B313HX

Seven Acres Road

Data Sources

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