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B31 1PG

Allens Cross

Birmingham

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Detailed insights for B31 1PG

Overview

Postcode B31 1PG 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 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
39.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Shenley Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

39.7%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income of residents in Shenley Lane is £43,800 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from B31 1PG.

Flood risk

No risk

Shenley Lane near B31 1PG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 1PG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 1PG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLey Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Ley Hill Park
0.3 miVictoria CommonLargeWalking directions to Victoria Common
0.5 miWalmesley Way ParkSmallWalking directions to Walmesley Way Park

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
2,803.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
163
57.6%
African
24
8.48%
Other Asian
19
6.71%
Chinese
18
6.36%
Caribbean
17
6.01%
Total population: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
32
22.7%
Owns with a mortgage
28
19.86%
Owns outright
26
18.44%
Social rents from council
24
17.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.77%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Allens Cross

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £218,500 in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £354,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Allens Cross in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Allens Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£248,750
Flats3£145,000
Semi-Detached39£235,175
Terraced37£200,000

10 year median price trend in Allens Cross

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allens Cross.

Schools

In the B31 1PG postcode area, located within Shenley Lane, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 1PG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBellfield Infant School (NC)Community school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryBellfield Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableVictoria CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Requires improvement

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 1PG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 1PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSaversBell Lane, Birmingham, B31 1JZWalking directions to Savers
0.1 miHeron Foods727A Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NGWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miNorthfield ConvenienceChurch Road, Birmingham, B31 2JYWalking directions to Northfield Convenience
0.2 miIcelandWhitehill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2JUWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miOptions821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQWalking directions to Options

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.