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B31 1PT

Sir Herbert Austin Way

Allens Cross

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Overview

Postcode B31 1PT 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, about 15% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ley Hill Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.6%
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 11,787 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Shenley Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.6%

Approximately 14.6% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Shenley Lane is £55,245 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from B31 1PT.

Flood risk

No risk

Shenley Lane near B31 1PT 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 1PT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
461
Population density
4,951.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.46(-1%)
Public order
8.36(+38%)
Vehicle crime
8.36(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.8(+7%)
Other theft
5.57(-2%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
309
66.45%
African
23
4.95%
Other White
23
4.95%
Chinese
19
4.09%
Indian
18
3.87%
Total population: 465

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
139
38.4%
Level 3 (A level)
67
18.51%
No qualifications
49
13.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
10.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
9.67%
Total 16+ residents: 362

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
70
39.33%
Owns outright
58
32.58%
Social rents from council
25
14.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
12.92%
Other social rented
1
0.56%
Total households: 178

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 1PT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 1PT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jun 202530, Bellfield, Birmingham, B31 1FHSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
12 Mar 20253, Bellfield, Birmingham, B31 1FHDetachedFreehold£343,500
07 Mar 202530, Bellfield, Birmingham, B31 1FHOtherFreehold£750
28 Mar 202517, Vineyard Road, Birmingham, B31 1PGFlatsLeasehold£92,000
28 Feb 20254, Bluebell Croft, Birmingham, B31 1FFTerracedFreehold£195,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.0 miPrimaryBellfield Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableLongwill A Primary School for Deaf ChildrenFoundation special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

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

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 1PT, 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 109CE01009497
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 1PT

Is B31 1PT (Shenley Lane) safe?

The area around B31 1PT records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 1PT?

The median sale price around B31 1PT 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 1PT?

There are 15 schools close to B31 1PT, including Bellfield Infant School (NC) (Good), Bellfield Junior School (Good) and Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 1PT?

The closest station to B31 1PT is Northfield, about 1,059 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 1PT?

B31 1PT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,787 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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