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
B313XU
Rea Valley Drive
B314BZ
Turves Green
B314DD
Munslow Grove
B314HY
Maple Way
B314JR
Central Avenue
B314NT
Lannacombe Road
B388HY
Elms Close
B388JP
Ivyhouse Road
B458DE
Cofton Park Close
B312DZ
Longbridge South
B312SG
Kemshead Avenue
B314EZ
Hawkesley Crescent
B313JW
Alvechurch Road
B314QJ
Carbridge Close
B313LP
Littlemead Avenue
B313NP
Sant Road
B313RY
Chirbury Grove
B313TR
Chesterfield Close
B314JW
Culmington Road
B314NU
Lannacombe Road
B314PR
Hopwood Grove
B314QE
Groveley Lane
B314RJ
Longbridge Lane
B314SG
Longhurst Croft
B314SN
Forrell Grove
B314TT
Rea Close
B312GR
Groveley Lane
B313HB
West Heath Road
B313LR
Seven Acres Road
B313ND
Redhill Road
B313NE
Sir Hilton's Road
B313NS
Grange Walk
B313QS
Cofton Road
B313QY
Condover Road
B313SW
Merrishaw Road
B313SX
Titterstone Road
B314AW
Harpers Road
B314NA
Thurlestone Road
B314RA
Somerset Drive
B314TZ
Robinsfield Drive
B388JL
Ivyhouse Road
B388JQ
King's Norton
B312GX
Austin Way
B313DA
Oakleigh
B313NH
Sir Hilton's Road
B314DF
Jubilee Close
B313PL
Westminster Place
B313QH
Alvechurch Road
B313QP
Cofton Road
B313QX
Condover Road
B313XT
New Meadow Close
B314BJ
Turves Green
B314DA
Turves Green
B314EL
Coney Green Drive
B314HH
The Mill Walk
B314LJ
Sunbury Road
B314NW
Bayford Avenue
B314QW
Austin Rise
B314SQ
Longhurst Croft
B388LN
West Heath
B312TQ
Belton Grove
B313BY
Staple Lodge Road
B314QH
Groveley Lane
B313NT
Redhill Road
B313PA
Redhill Road
B313PT
Alvechurch Road
B313XD
Old Bank Top
B313XJ
Furlong Meadow
B313XQ
Cookes Croft
B313XW
Dice Pleck
B314AU
Adstone Grove
B314BD
Willetts Road
B314PN
Edenhurst Road
B314QU
Coombes Lane
B314RU
Ditton Grove
B314SY
Windsor Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.