Postcode B31 1SH 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 0.8 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.
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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 33.7% 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 of residents in Allens Cross is £34,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 1SH.
Allens Cross near B31 1SH 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Ley Hill Village Green | Small | Walking directions to Ley Hill Village Green |
| 0.3 mi | Walmesley Way Park | Small | Walking directions to Walmesley Way Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £230,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £145,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £235,088 |
| Terraced | 40 | £197,500 |
10 year median price trend in Allens Cross
In the B31 1SH postcode area, located within Allens Cross, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 1SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Frankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Options | 821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQ | Walking directions to Options |
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.