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28 Colworth RoadNorthfield

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Estimated sale price

£205,000

Semi-Detached sold in Allens Cross

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-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 sold24 Mar 2025
£160,000Change since last sale: +£45,000 (+28%)
Annualised change
+19% per yearBirmingham annualised change (semi-detached) since 2025: +1.1% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £271 per sq ft
£328 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£57 per sq ft (+21%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Allens Cross
£233,500Estimate vs local median: −£29,000 (−12%)
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.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / End-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area58 m² / 624 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection07 Feb 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
24 Mar 2025£160,000+28%
19 Dec 2018£125,000+22%
09 Jul 2004£102,500+170%
26 Jun 1998£38,000-

Local market

Property prices in Allens Cross

Median price£223,250
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £281K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £223,250 (about £266 per square foot) in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Allens Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£256,750£276
Terraced30£241,500£285
Semi-Detached52£233,500£271
Flats6£105,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Allens Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allens Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193,500£90,000£145,000£109,000
2017£206,500£84,500£145,000£126,000
2018£255,000£101,500£175,000£129,950
2019£270,000£88,500£177,000£142,500
2020£358,000£120,000£185,000£160,000
2021£285,000£92,500£207,000£165,000
2022£245,000£79,498£230,000£185,000
2023£360,000£130,000£240,400£181,000
2024£306,250£50,500£237,500£206,500
2025£261,000£130,000£235,175£197,000
2026£140,000£237,500£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allens Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Allens Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£107£173£142
2017£221£151£172£155
2018£275£143£201£172
2019£278£156£204£183
2020£241£187£203£187
2021£315£143£232£224
2022£257£149£259£233
2023£332£204£268£236
2024£327£116£269£265
2025£276£216£269£246
2026£232£264£308
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Allens Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Allens Cross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 1QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 1QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 202515, Colworth Road, Birmingham, B31 1QLTerracedFreehold£120,000
30 May 202519, Colworth Road, Birmingham, B31 1QLTerracedFreehold£180,000
24 Mar 202528, Colworth Road, Birmingham, B31 1QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
14 Mar 202572, Colworth Road, Birmingham, B31 1QLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£215,000
31 Jul 202518, Little Meadow Croft, Birmingham, B31 1PESemi-DetachedLeasehold£178,000

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Area insights for B31 1QL

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Overview

Postcode B31 1QL is located in a major urban area, within the Allens Cross ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shenley Lane area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shenley Lane is £55,245 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ley Hill Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Shenley Lane has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,787 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Shenley Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.5%

Approximately 13.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Shenley Lane is £55,245 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 1QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Shenley Lane near B31 1QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 1QL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 1QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLey Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Ley Hill Park
0.4 miLey Hill Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Ley Hill Village Green
0.3 miWalmesley Way ParkSmallWalking directions to Walmesley Way Park

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
6,217.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.46(-1%)
Public order
8.36(+38%)
Vehicle crime
8.36(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.8(+7%)
Other theft
5.57(-2%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
211
62.43%
African
25
7.4%
Chinese
22
6.51%
Caribbean
16
4.73%
Indian
11
3.25%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
33.21%
No qualifications
47
17.74%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
35.34%
Owns outright
36
27.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
22.56%
Social rents from council
16
12.03%
Other social rented
2
1.5%
Total households: 133

Schools

In the B31 1QL postcode area, located within Shenley Lane, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 1QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Orchards Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBellfield Infant School (NC)Community school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBellfield Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 1QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 1QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOptions821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQWalking directions to Options
0.4 miHeron Foods727A Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NGWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miSaversBell Lane, Birmingham, B31 1JZWalking directions to Savers
0.4 miNorthfield ConvenienceHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2NNWalking directions to Northfield Convenience
0.4 miSainsbury'sFrankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's