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B31 1TA

Allens Cross

Birmingham

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Detailed insights for B31 1TA

Overview

Postcode B31 1TA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Allens Cross Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
40.2%
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 1,015 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Allens Cross has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

40.2%

Approximately 40.2% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Allens Cross near B31 1TA 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 1TA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 1TA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAllens Cross ParkLargeWalking directions to Allens Cross Park
0.5 miLey Hill Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Ley Hill Village Green
0.2 miWalmesley Way ParkSmallWalking directions to Walmesley Way Park

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
8,628 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
71.13%
Other White
20
7.04%
African
17
5.99%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
4.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
2.11%
Total population: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
38
33.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
19.64%
Owns outright
21
18.75%
Owns with a mortgage
21
18.75%
Other social rented
7
6.25%
Total households: 112

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 1TA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Orchards Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMerritts Brook Primary E-ACT AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 1TA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 1TA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSainsbury'sFrankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miOptions821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQWalking directions to Options
0.5 miSam MinimarketHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to Sam Minimarket

Data Sources

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