Postcode B31 1SB 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 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Allens Cross is £44,099 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Allens Cross Park.
Allens Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,368 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Allens Cross has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.3% 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 1SB.
Allens Cross near B31 1SB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Allens Cross Park | Large | Walking directions to Allens Cross Park |
| 0.2 mi | Walmesley Way Park | Small | Walking directions to Walmesley Way Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £256,750 | £276 |
| Terraced | 30 | £241,500 | £285 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £233,500 | £271 |
| Flats | 6 | £105,000 | £216 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 1SB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 31, Hoggs Lane, Birmingham, B31 1SU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 31, Tinkers Farm Grove, Birmingham, B31 1RL | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 106, Cheverton Road, Birmingham, B31 1RT | Terraced | Freehold | £171,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 106, Cheverton Road, Birmingham, B31 1RT | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 16, Allens Farm Road, Birmingham, B31 5RG | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 |
In the B31 1SB postcode area, located within Allens Cross, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 1SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Frankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | VP Convenience Store | 948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PD | Walking directions to VP Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Sam Minimarket | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PD | Walking directions to Sam Minimarket |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B31 1SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eddie Freeman
Allens Cross - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B31 1SB records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B31 1SB in Allens Cross is £223,250 (about £266 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B31 1SB, including Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy (Good), St Brigid's Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Orchards Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B31 1SB is Northfield, about 1,341 m away.
B31 1SB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,368 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B31 1SB is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eddie Freeman (Reform UK).