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B31 1PP

Allens Cross

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Allens Cross / B31 1PP

Overview

Postcode B31 1PP is located in a major urban area, within the Allens Cross ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Allens Cross area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Allens Cross is £34,400 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Ley Hill Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
51.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Allens Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,015 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Allens Cross has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

51.6%

Approximately 51.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in Allens Cross is £34,400 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 1PP.

Flood risk

No risk

Allens Cross near B31 1PP 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.9 mi

Northfield

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.2 miLey Hill ParkLarge
0.3 miLey Hill Village GreenSmall
0.4 miWalmesley Way ParkSmall

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
1,123.6 per km²

Demographics

British
201
67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
6.67%
Other White
19
6.33%
Other Asian
12
4%
Indian
9
3%
Total population: 300

Housing

Social rents from council
61
49.19%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20.16%
Owns outright
20
16.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.48%
Other social rented
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Allens Cross

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £380,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£248,750
Flats4£135,000
Semi-Detached46£242,000
Terraced41£200,000

10 years price trend in Allens Cross

Schools

In the B31 1PP postcode area, located within Allens Cross, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Orchards Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBellfield Infant School (NC)Community school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBellfield Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.4 miHeron Foods727A Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NG
0.4 miSaversBell Lane, Birmingham, B31 1JZ
0.4 miOptions821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQ
0.5 miNorthfield ConvenienceChurch Road, Birmingham, B31 2JY
0.5 miSainsbury'sFrankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AA

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.