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About

Northfield ward is situated in the southwest of Birmingham, centered around the historic Northfield village high street. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates. It is served by its own railway station providing links into Birmingham New Street. The local topography includes the slopes leading down to the River Rea valley, which shapes parts of the ward's eastern boundary.

The ward contains several local parks, including the playing fields at the Mary Vale Road recreation ground. A notable community landmark is St. Laurence's Church, with sections of its structure dating back to the 12th century. The area functions as a district centre with a library and a range of high street shops and services catering to the local population.

Area overview

On average Northfield has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 244 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Northfield is £52,490 per year. There are 4 schools in Northfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Northfield is home to around 10,404 people, with a population density of about 3,826.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
244
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Northfield Population
10,404
Population density
3,826.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
115.05(+201%)
Shoplifting
46.91(+436%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.32(+158%)
Vehicle crime
23.07(+250%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.95(+192%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,165
78.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
296
2.85%
Other White
268
2.58%
Irish
252
2.42%
African
215
2.07%
Total population: 10,403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,740
32.2%
No qualifications
1,637
19.24%
Level 3 (A level)
1,413
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,142
13.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
866
10.18%
Total 16+ residents: 8,510

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,657
37.28%
Owns with a mortgage
1,483
33.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
619
13.93%
Other social rented
405
9.11%
Social rents from council
159
3.58%
Total households: 4,445

Property prices in Northfield

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Northfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,600 up to £635,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northfield 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£395,000
Flats24£137,500
Semi-Detached72£272,250
Terraced42£210,000

10 years median price trend in Northfield

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

All postcodes in Northfield

B312JP

Northfield

B312TU

The Roundabout

B319GQ

Northfield

B312BA

Heath Road South

B312BB

Heath Road South

B312JW

Chatham Road

B312SZ

Broughton Crescent

B312TH

Bristol Road South

B312QA

Winchester Gardens

B312UJ

Pooltail Walk

B315AY

Fairway

B312JY

Church Road

B312RA

Ellerside Grove

B315BX

Torre Avenue

B319DP

Whitehill Lane

B459GP

Trophy Walk

B312FU

Chatham Court

B312PQ

Rea Road

B312LY

Old Moat Drive

B312NG

Bristol Road South

B312UW

Tessall Farm Croft

B315DF

Josiah Road

B319GH

Northfield

B312LJ

Kingshurst Road

B312GD

Saxon Court

B312BT

Garland Way

B312DA

Hole Lane

B312PZ

Quarry Lane

B312RG

Steel Road

B312TX

The Roundabout

B315HJ

Farren Road

B312AU

St Laurence Road

B312JB

Church Hill

B312NJ

Bristol Road South

B312QJ

Quarry Lane

B315BQ

West Park Avenue

B312BE

Heath Road South

B312SN

Meadow Gate

B315BB

Fairway

B312EP

Norman Road

B312UA

The Roundabout

B312UB

Lydiate Avenue

B315BG

West Park Avenue

B315EB

Tessall Lane

B315HP

Farren Road

B319AS

Whitehill Lane

B315BS

Chelston Road

B312BN

Heath Road South

B312JR

Bristol Road South

B312NN

Bristol Road South

B312UR

Colmers Walk

B311JZ

Bell Lane

B312BP

Hole Farm Road

B312PD

Hawkesley Mill Lane

B312UL

Colmers Walk

B319FS

Whitehill Lane

B312HY

Woodland Road

B312JE

Church Hill

B312LS

Great Stone Road

B312QP

Bristol Road South

B312QY

South Road

B315DS

Bodenham Road

B319FB

Whitehill Lane

B312DU

Innage Road

B312BJ

Heath Road South

B312UH

Northfield

B315BA

Fairway

B319EW

Northfield

B312BL

Heath Road South

B312GB

Riverpark Way

B312ND

Bunbury Road

B312QD

Quarry Lane

B312EB

Cornfield Road

B312JX

Church Road

B312QG

Pamela Road

B312TT

The Roundabout

B315BT

Chelston Road

B319FL

Whitehill Lane

B313YQ

Whitehill Lane

B312JL

Pine Walk

B312JT

Bristol Road South

B312LN

Kingshurst Road

B312LP

Hazel Croft

B315BU

Chelston Road

B312QB

Winchester Gardens

B312RP

Mill Lane

B312RS

Greenslade Croft

B315DT

Bodenham Road

B459AX

Northfield

B312QE

Verstone Croft

B312RW

Hawkesley Mill Lane

B315DE

Josiah Road

B315ED

Tessall Lane

B312HS

Woodland Road

B315DR

Bodenham Road

B312LQ

Bristol Road South

B312RN

Mill Lane

B315HW

Farren Road

B312DJ

Bunbury Road

B312PW

Rea Road

Data Sources

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