Postcode B31 1LU 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. The average income of residents in Shenley Lane is £43,800 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 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 82.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 39.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 189 ft away from B31 1LU.
Shenley Lane near B31 1LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £218,500 in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £267,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £197,500 |
10 years price trend in Allens Cross
In the B31 1LU postcode area, located within Shenley Lane, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.