Postcode B31 1QJ 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 high crime levels, with around 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Allens Cross is £44,099 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Ley Hill Park.
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.
Allens Cross has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.3% 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.
The average income per household in Allens Cross is £44,099 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 1QJ.
Allens Cross near B31 1QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ley Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Ley Hill Park |
| 0.5 mi | Allens Cross Park | Large | Walking directions to Allens Cross Park |
| 0.5 mi | Ley Hill Village Green | Small | Walking directions to Ley Hill Village Green |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £354,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £225,750 |
| Flats | 4 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £237,588 |
| Terraced | 35 | £195,000 |
10 year median price trend in Allens Cross
In the B31 1QJ postcode area, located within Allens Cross, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 1QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Options | 821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQ | Walking directions to Options |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Frankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 727A Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NG | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Sam Minimarket | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PD | Walking directions to Sam Minimarket |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 860 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NS | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.