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B31 1SS

Hoggs Lane

Allens Cross

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Overview

Postcode B31 1SS 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 very high crime levels, with around 135.1 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 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Allens Cross Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Allens Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,293 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Allens Cross has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.6%

Approximately 38.6% 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

3/10

The average income per household in Allens Cross is £44,099 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 1SS.

Flood risk

No risk

Allens Cross near B31 1SS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 1SS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 1SS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAllens Cross ParkLargeWalking directions to Allens Cross Park
0.2 miWalmesley Way ParkSmallWalking directions to Walmesley Way Park

Area Profile

Population
438
Population density
8,812.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.8(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.15(+195%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.55(-16%)
Vehicle crime
7.5(+14%)
Other theft
7.5(+31%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
313
71.46%
African
22
5.02%
Caribbean
19
4.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
3.2%
Arab
13
2.97%
Total population: 438

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
113
34.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
77
23.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
15.43%
Level 3 (A level)
45
13.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.02%
Total 16+ residents: 324

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
40
26.14%
Owns outright
34
22.22%
Owns with a mortgage
32
20.92%
Other social rented
19
12.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
9.8%
Total households: 153

Property prices in Allens Cross

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)

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
Detached2£225,750
Flats4£140,000
Semi-Detached36£237,588
Terraced35£195,000

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 1SS postcode area, located within Allens Cross, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 1SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryThe Orchards Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMerritts Brook Primary E-ACT AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 1SS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 1SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSainsbury'sFrankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,996
Band D£2,245
Band E£2,744
Band F£3,243
Band G£3,742
Band H£4,491

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham NorthfieldE14001097
WardAllens CrossE05011119
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Allens CrossE02001945
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 119AE01009172
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.