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B31 1RG

Allens Cross

Birmingham

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Overview

Postcode B31 1RG 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 78.5 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Allens Cross Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
29.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Allens Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,761 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Allens Cross has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 78.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

29.9%

Approximately 29.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from B31 1RG.

Flood risk

No risk

Allens Cross near B31 1RG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 1RG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 1RG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAllens Cross ParkLargeWalking directions to Allens Cross Park
0.1 miWalmesley Way ParkSmallWalking directions to Walmesley Way Park

Area Profile

Population
454
Population density
8,764.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
289
63.66%
African
26
5.73%
Caribbean
21
4.63%
Other Asian
20
4.41%
Indian
14
3.08%
Total population: 454

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
25%
Owns outright
33
20.12%
Social rents from council
32
19.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
14.63%
Other social rented
17
10.37%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Allens Cross

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £215,250 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
Detached1£230,000
Flats3£145,000
Semi-Detached42£235,088
Terraced40£197,500

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 1RG postcode area, located within Allens Cross, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 1RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Edge AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBellfield Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 1RG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 1RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury'sFrankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miSam MinimarketHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to Sam Minimarket
0.2 miAldi860 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NSWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miOptions821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQWalking directions to Options
0.2 miVP Convenience Store948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to VP Convenience Store

Data Sources

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