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B31 1NP

Wistaria Close

Allens Cross

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Overview

Postcode B31 1NP 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 1.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Manor Farm Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
30.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Shenley Lane has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.2%

Approximately 30.2% 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 1NP.

Flood risk

No risk

Shenley Lane near B31 1NP 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 1NP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miManor Farm ParkLargeWalking directions to Manor Farm Park
0.3 miLey Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Ley Hill Park
0.2 miShenley Green ParkSmallWalking directions to Shenley Green Park

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
2,312.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.96(-56%)
Vehicle crime
11.53(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.14(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.75(-56%)
Public order
3.39(-44%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
68.75%
Caribbean
15
5.21%
African
11
3.82%
Other Black
10
3.47%
Other
9
3.12%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
34.45%
No qualifications
57
23.95%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.82%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
42.64%
Other social rented
34
26.36%
Owns with a mortgage
25
19.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.65%
Social rents from council
5
3.88%
Total households: 129

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 1NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 1NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Nov 202525, Wistaria Close, Birmingham, B31 1NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
14 Mar 20259, Wistaria Close, Birmingham, B31 1NPTerracedFreehold£230,750
15 May 202616, Spiceland Road, Birmingham, B31 1NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
20 Jun 202511, Gentian Close, Birmingham, B31 1NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
21 Mar 202534, Meadow Brook Road, Birmingham, B31 1NESemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000

Schools

In the B31 1NP postcode area, located within Shenley Lane, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 1NP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableLongwill A Primary School for Deaf ChildrenFoundation special school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableVictoria CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableVictoria SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 1NP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 1NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miIcelandWhitehill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2JUWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miSaversBell Lane, Birmingham, B31 1JZWalking directions to Savers
0.5 miHeron Foods727A Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NGWalking directions to Heron Foods

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B31 1NP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eddie Freeman

Allens Cross - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Laurence Turner

Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham NorthfieldE14001097
WardAllens CrossE05011119
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shenley LaneE02001935
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 109BE01009496
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 1NP

Is B31 1NP (Shenley Lane) safe?

The area around B31 1NP 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.

What is the average house price near B31 1NP?

The median sale price around B31 1NP in Shenley Lane is £223,250 (about £266 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B31 1NP?

There are 20 schools close to B31 1NP, including Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children (Outstanding), Victoria College (Requires improvement) and Victoria School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B31 1NP?

B31 1NP 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).

Who represents B31 1NP (Shenley Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B31 1NP is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eddie Freeman (Reform UK).

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