Property profile

16 Francis Walk

B31 4RL

Longbridge & West Heath

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Map showing 16 Francis Walk, Birmingham

Estimated sale price

£210,000

Detached sold in Longbridge & West Heath

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold19 Dec 2025
£170,000Change since last sale: +£42,000 (+25%)
Annualised change
+40% per yearBirmingham annualised change (detached) since 2025: −1.1% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £306 per sq ft
£238 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£68 per sq ft (−22%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Longbridge & West Heath
£258,750Estimate vs local median: −£46,000 (−18%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeHouse / End-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1976-1982
Floor area83 m² / 893 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection23 Jan 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
19 Dec 2025£170,000-

Local market

Property prices in Longbridge & West Heath

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)240
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £265K

Based on 240 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Longbridge & West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longbridge & West Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£258,750£306
Semi-Detached92£238,500£282
Terraced87£220,000£277
Flats33£130,000£230

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longbridge & West Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longbridge & West Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,500£85,000£148,000£135,000
2017£186,000£139,065£160,000£135,000
2018£255,000£137,983£168,500£147,500
2019£308,995£168,000£180,000£157,000
2020£290,500£133,750£190,000£169,500
2021£260,000£120,000£200,000£190,250
2022£285,000£190,500£221,000£190,000
2023£300,000£147,500£223,000£205,000
2024£285,000£146,500£230,000£214,250
2025£302,000£132,000£238,000£209,500
2026£246,250£147,000£255,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longbridge & West Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longbridge & West Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£142£173£170
2017£209£236£186£157
2018£258£224£197£189
2019£286£254£215£202
2020£258£228£221£205
2021£277£207£238£236
2022£291£296£254£241
2023£314£291£262£253
2024£297£243£265£248
2025£306£240£285£262
2026£309£259£295£278
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longbridge & West Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longbridge & West Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 4RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 4RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202516, Francis Walk, Birmingham, B31 4RLDetachedFreehold£170,000
11 Mar 202559, Parkdale Drive, Birmingham, B31 4RNFlatsLeasehold£123,000
23 Feb 202618, Beeches Way, Birmingham, B31 3RJFlatsLeasehold£85,000
20 Aug 202553, Beeches Way, Birmingham, B31 3RJTerracedFreehold£180,000
09 May 20252, Beeches Way, Birmingham, B31 3RJFlatsLeasehold£123,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Francis Walk, Birmingham, BirminghamFreehold71 m²£180,000 (2021)
7 Francis Walk, BirminghamFreehold83 m²£226,000 (2024)
8, Francis Walk, BirminghamFreehold83 m²£168,000 (2019)
9 Francis Walk, BirminghamFreehold71 m²£71,750 (2001)
10, Francis Walk, BirminghamFreehold91 m²£106,500 (2013)
14, Francis Walk, BirminghamFreehold90 m²£141,000 (2017)
15 Francis Walk, Birmingham-72 m²-
17, Francis Walk, BirminghamFreehold71 m²£150,000 (2018)
20 Francis Walk, BirminghamFreehold90 m²£116,000 (2013)
24 Francis Walk, BirminghamFreehold93 m²£83,000 (2014)

Area insights for B31 4RL

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Overview

Postcode B31 4RL is located in a major urban area, within the Longbridge & West Heath ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the West Heath area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Heath is £50,199 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Turves Green.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

West Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,270 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

West Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.2%

Approximately 4.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in West Heath is £50,199 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 4RL.

Flood risk

No risk

West Heath near B31 4RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 4RL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge
0.9 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 4RL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miTurves GreenLargeWalking directions to Turves Green

Area Profile

Population
304
Population density
4,297.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.66(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.49(+112%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.1(+12%)
Vehicle crime
9.68(+49%)
Burglary
8.71(+115%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
81.43%
African
12
3.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.26%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
2.61%
Other White
6
1.95%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
25.88%
No qualifications
56
21.96%
Level 3 (A level)
46
18.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.59%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
49.3%
Owns with a mortgage
49
34.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.56%
Other social rented
6
4.23%
Shared ownership
1
0.7%
Total households: 142

Schools

In the B31 4RL postcode area, located within West Heath, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 4RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAlbert Bradbeer Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryTurves Green Boys' SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryCofton Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 4RL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 4RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLongbridge StoreBittell Close, Birmingham, B31 4LQWalking directions to Longbridge Store
0.4 miWest Heath Post Office27 Alvechurch Road, Birmingham, B31 3JWWalking directions to West Heath Post Office
0.4 miMichaels ExpressSunbury Road, Birmingham, B31 4LLWalking directions to Michaels Express