Property profile

39 Sylvan Avenue

Map showing 39 Sylvan Avenue, Birmingham

Estimated sale price

£280,000

Semi-Detached sold in Northfield

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 sold10 Apr 2026
£290,000Change since last sale: −£8,000 (−2.8%)
Annualised change
−7.9% per yearBirmingham annualised change (semi-detached) since 2026: +4.0% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £310 per sq ft
£327 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£18 per sq ft (+5.7%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Northfield
£294,000Estimate vs local median: −£12,000 (−4.2%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area80 m² / 861 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection26 Sept 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
10 Apr 2026£290,000+97%
02 Aug 2013£147,000+16%
03 Oct 2006£127,000-

Local market

Property prices in Northfield

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£202K – £324K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Northfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £635,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£389,500£368
Semi-Detached77£294,000£310
Terraced34£230,000£241
Flats17£135,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330,000£96,000£175,000£155,498
2017£293,500£110,000£186,000£157,000
2018£325,000£120,000£190,500£175,000
2019£340,000£119,000£210,000£173,250
2020£282,250£120,000£220,000£167,000
2021£340,000£114,250£230,000£192,000
2022£372,000£127,500£246,500£235,000
2023£343,500£135,000£255,000£230,000
2024£395,000£129,000£280,000£230,000
2025£390,000£142,000£283,500£210,000
2026£377,000£155,000£290,000£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£147£195£166
2017£229£163£205£178
2018£235£180£219£191
2019£272£186£223£194
2020£238£179£241£190
2021£285£179£257£210
2022£328£200£288£256
2023£316£213£275£245
2024£345£205£299£254
2025£353£217£305£247
2026£293£215£310£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 202627, Sylvan Avenue, Birmingham, B31 2PGSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
10 Apr 202639, Sylvan Avenue, Birmingham, B31 2PGSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
27 Mar 202516, Sylvan Avenue, Birmingham, B31 2PGSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
07 Apr 2026958, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PETerracedFreehold£240,000
06 Feb 2026980, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PEDetachedFreehold£377,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
8 Sylvan Avenue, BirminghamFreehold94 m²£320,000 (2021)
10, Sylvan Avenue, BirminghamFreehold70 m²£165,000 (2018)
11, Sylvan Avenue, BirminghamFreehold104 m²£169,950 (2007)
12, Sylvan Avenue, BirminghamFreehold81 m²£162,500 (2017)
14, Sylvan Avenue, BirminghamFreehold63 m²£102,000 (2004)
16 Sylvan Avenue, BirminghamFreehold66 m²£230,000 (2025)
17, Sylvan Avenue, BirminghamFreehold64 m²£82,500 (2000)
21, Sylvan Avenue, BirminghamFreehold69 m²£160,000 (2017)
22 Sylvan Avenue, Birmingham, BirminghamFreehold79 m²£170,000 (2017)
23, Sylvan Avenue, BirminghamFreehold91 m²£200,000 (2019)

Area insights for B31 2PG

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Overview

Postcode B31 2PG is located in a major urban area, within the Northfield ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Northfield Victoria Common area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Allens Cross Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Northfield Victoria Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,273 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Northfield Victoria Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from B31 2PG.

Flood risk

No risk

Northfield Victoria Common near B31 2PG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 2PG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 2PG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAllens Cross ParkLargeWalking directions to Allens Cross Park
0.4 miWalmesley Way ParkSmallWalking directions to Walmesley Way Park

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
4,820.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.42(+33%)
Shoplifting
47.46(+446%)
Public order
15.16(+150%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.5(+35%)
Drugs
13.84(+416%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
78.65%
Other White
15
5.34%
Indian
9
3.2%
African
8
2.85%
Irish
8
2.85%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
26.83%
No qualifications
60
24.39%
Level 3 (A level)
47
19.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
10.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.57%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
51.94%
Owns with a mortgage
36
27.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
17.05%
Shared ownership
3
2.33%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.78%
Total households: 129

Schools

In the B31 2PG postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 2PG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe Edge AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBellfield Infant School (NC)Community school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2PG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 2PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miVP Convenience Store948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to VP Convenience Store
0.2 miSam MinimarketHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to Sam Minimarket
0.2 miSainsbury'sFrankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miAldi860 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NSWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miOptions821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQWalking directions to Options