Postcode B31 1LP 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 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shenley Lane is £43,800 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 1.0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Ley Hill Park.
Shenley Lane has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,653 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Shenley Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 37.6% 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 of residents in Shenley Lane is £43,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 1LP.
Shenley Lane near B31 1LP 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ley Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Ley Hill Park |
| 0.4 mi | Shenley Green Park | Small | Walking directions to Shenley Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ley Hill Village Green | Small | Walking directions to Ley Hill Village Green |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £215,250 in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £354,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £230,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £235,088 |
| Terraced | 40 | £197,500 |
10 year median price trend in Allens Cross
In the B31 1LP postcode area, located within Shenley Lane, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 1LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Savers | Bell Lane, Birmingham, B31 1JZ | Walking directions to Savers |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 727A Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NG | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Whitehill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2JU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Northfield Convenience | Church Road, Birmingham, B31 2JY | Walking directions to Northfield Convenience |
| 0.5 mi | Options | 821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQ | Walking directions to Options |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.