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About

Northfield Victoria Common is a large public green space in south Birmingham, dominated by extensive playing fields used for football and cricket. The area is bordered by residential streets and local schools, creating a community-focused recreational ground. A central pavilion provides facilities for sports clubs, while mature trees line some of the perimeter paths.

A specific feature is the presence of several ancient oak trees, with one veteran tree near Church Road being a notable local landmark. The common also includes a children's playground and more informal, open grassland areas for general leisure. It serves as a key outdoor resource for the surrounding neighbourhoods, balancing organised sport with casual public use.

Area overview

On average Northfield Victoria Common has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year. There are 3 schools in Northfield Victoria Common: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northfield Victoria Common is home to around 7,583 people, with a population density of about 4,207.4 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northfield Victoria Common Population
7,583
Population density
4,207.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.16(+19%)
Shoplifting
42.46(+388%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.47(+6%)
Public order
10.55(+74%)
Other theft
9.49(+67%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,913
77.96%
Other White
209
2.76%
Irish
187
2.47%
Indian
183
2.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
180
2.37%
Total population: 7,585

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,218
35.68%
No qualifications
1,099
17.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,019
16.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
806
12.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
600
9.65%
Total 16+ residents: 6,216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,311
40.85%
Owns with a mortgage
1,075
33.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
413
12.87%
Other social rented
167
5.2%
Social rents from council
153
4.77%
Total households: 3,209

Property prices in Northfield Victoria Common

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£303
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£218K – £383K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Northfield Victoria Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northfield Victoria Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£377,000£361
Semi-Detached51£312,500£314
Terraced22£216,250£273
Flats7£99,950£154

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northfield Victoria Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield Victoria Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267,000£87,750£192,775£156,975
2017£293,500£88,000£191,000£146,975
2018£247,500£104,000£185,000£160,000
2019£320,000£92,500£211,750£160,000
2020£280,000£100,000£217,500£167,000
2021£287,500£101,250£240,000£212,000
2022£430,000£107,500£275,969£257,500
2023£333,500£122,500£270,000£220,000
2024£345,000£92,500£272,500£210,000
2025£335,000£98,975£290,000£205,000
2026£408,750£312,500£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield Victoria Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfield Victoria Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£150£199£172
2017£229£144£216£170
2018£232£168£222£201
2019£272£162£237£186
2020£266£157£239£202
2021£308£170£261£237
2022£336£160£320£282
2023£338£188£297£271
2024£331£174£310£255
2025£335£165£310£260
2026£313£326£335
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfield Victoria Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northfield Victoria Common in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Northfield Victoria Common

Is Northfield Victoria Common safe?

Northfield Victoria Common records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Northfield Victoria Common?

The median sale price in Northfield Victoria Common is £295,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Northfield Victoria Common?

Northfield Victoria Common has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Northfield Victoria Common?

Northfield Victoria Common scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Northfield Victoria Common sits around rank 15,580 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Northfield Victoria Common?

The average household income in Northfield Victoria Common is around £56,145 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Northfield Victoria Common

B313XW

Dice Pleck

B312QZ

South Road

B312HZ

Woodland Road

B312BD

Heath Road South

B312LQ

Bristol Road South

B312JD

Woodland View

B312DL

Bunbury Road

B312LH

Kingshurst Road

B313XP

Ockam Croft

B313HR

Shipston Road

B312JB

Church Hill

B312FU

Chatham Court

B312QB

Winchester Gardens

B312NP

Bristol Road South

B312PT

Maas Road

B312DX

Innage Road

B312NA

Rectory Road

B313AL

Hollow Croft

B312BZ

Hole Lane

B312JG

Spinney Close

B301RT

Heath Road

B313XU

Rea Valley Drive

B313UN

Middlemore Road

B312DY

Innage Road

B315AB

Frankley Beeches Road

B312PP

Maas Road

B312NR

Rochester Road

B313UJ

Eastville

B312PZ

Quarry Lane

B315AN

Hill Top Road

B312LB

Church Road

B312BE

Heath Road South

B313DF

Lime Tree Grove

B312LU

Church Road

B312PS

Maas Road

B312DP

Bunbury Road

B313AP

Wychall Road

B313UG

Middlemore Road

B312RT

Mill Lane

B312LR

Great Stone Road

B312LL

Kingshurst Road

B312PE

Bristol Road South

B313XJ

Furlong Meadow

B312BY

Hole Lane

B312DA

Hole Lane

B312EJ

Badsey Close

B312LN

Kingshurst Road

B312NS

Bristol Road South

B312NN

Bristol Road South

B312HY

Woodland Road

B312LY

Old Moat Drive

B312NB

Bunbury Road

B313UW

Middlemore Road

B313DL

Staple Lodge Road

B312JL

Pine Walk

B313UH

Corley Avenue

B312JR

Bristol Road South

B313XG

Crabtree Close

B313XS

Rea Valley Drive

B312RA

Ellerside Grove

B312JZ

Church Road

B312HU

Woodland Road

B313XD

Old Bank Top

B312JH

Copse Close

B312DB

Hole Lane

B312BG

Dinmore Avenue

B312LD

Meeting House Lane

B313AH

Farlow Road

B312BH

Heath Road South

B312JE

Church Hill

B312HS

Woodland Road

B313AB

Wychall Road

B313XQ

Rea Valley Drive

B313XT

New Meadow Close

B312QQ

Pamela Road

B312LX

Church Road

B313AD

Pensford Road

B312JA

Church Hill

B312AU

St Laurence Road

B312LE

Church Road

B313XH

Open Field Close

B313XR

Cookes Croft

B312QT

Bristol Road South

B312EW

Norman Road

B312PR

Maas Road

B312QH

Pamela Road

B312QY

South Road

B312LP

Hazel Croft

B313AG

Pensford Road

B313XN

Rea Valley Drive

B312PD

Hawkesley Mill Lane

B313BZ

Staple Lodge Road

B312BL

Heath Road South

B312LG

Beech Farm Croft

B313AJ

Wychall Road

B312ED

Newent Road

B312PJ

Chatham Road

B312PH

Chatham Road

B312EG

Somerdale Road

B312RD

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