Postcode B31 1LJ 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Manor Farm Park.
Shenley Lane has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,030 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Shenley Lane has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Shenley Lane is £55,245 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from B31 1LJ.
Shenley Lane near B31 1LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Manor Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Manor Farm Park |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Common | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Common |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £256,750 | £276 |
| Terraced | 30 | £241,500 | £285 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £233,500 | £271 |
| Flats | 6 | £105,000 | £216 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 1LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2025 | 118, Nigel Avenue, Birmingham, B31 1LJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 96, Nigel Avenue, Birmingham, B31 1LJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 80, Nigel Avenue, Birmingham, B31 1LJ | Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 105, Nigel Avenue, Birmingham, B31 1LL | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 92, Whitehill Lane, Birmingham, B29 4QF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the B31 1LJ postcode area, located within Shenley Lane, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 1LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Whitehill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2JU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Savers | Bell Lane, Birmingham, B31 1JZ | Walking directions to Savers |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 727A Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NG | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Northfield Convenience | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2NN | Walking directions to Northfield Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Options | 821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQ | Walking directions to Options |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B31 1LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eddie Freeman
Allens Cross - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B31 1LJ records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B31 1LJ in Shenley Lane is £223,250 (about £266 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B31 1LJ, including Victoria School (Outstanding), Victoria College (Requires improvement) and Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B31 1LJ is Northfield, about 1,311 m away.
B31 1LJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,030 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B31 1LJ is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eddie Freeman (Reform UK).