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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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 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

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Northfield Victoria Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northfield Victoria Common 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 Northfield Victoria Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£335,000
Terraced19£211,000
Semi-Detached38£300,000
Flats8£98,975

10 years median price trend in Northfield Victoria Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield Victoria Common.

All postcodes in Northfield Victoria Common

B312JU

Whitehill Lane

B315AD

Newlyn Road

B313HQ

Staple Lodge Road

B312PY

Quarry Lane

B313AE

Farlow Road

B312EH

Knighton Road

B313XE

Rea Valley Drive

B312LJ

Kingshurst Road

B312QE

Verstone Croft

B312LT

Great Stone Road

B312LS

Great Stone Road

B312DW

Bunbury Road

B312DU

Innage Road

B313UL

Middlemore Road

B312EP

Norman Road

B313TH

Staple Hall Road

B313XL

Moor Leasow

B312PN

Deal Grove

B313AA

Wychall Road

B312JW

Chatham Road

B312JY

Church Road

B312QJ

Quarry Lane

B312BB

Heath Road South

B312PL

Chatham Road

B312ND

Bunbury Road

B313XB

Over Brunton Close

B313XX

Farfield Close

B312DJ

Bunbury Road

B313HH

Houldey Road

B313XA

Rea Valley Drive

B312HX

Conifer Drive

B312HT

St Laurence Mews

B312QD

Quarry Lane

B312EA

Cornfield Road

B313XF

Bridge Piece

B312JX

Church Road

B312QA

Winchester Gardens

B301EY

Redmead Close

B312PG

Sylvan Avenue

B312QG

Pamela Road

B312DN

Bunbury Road

B312BA

Heath Road South

B301HA

Woodlands Park Road

B312EE

Claines Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.