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Northfield Victoria Common

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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.