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B31 1UH

Merritts Brook Lane

Allens Cross

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Overview

Postcode B31 1UH is located in a major urban area, within the Allens Cross area 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 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Allens Cross is £44,099 per year. The median sale price in Allens Cross is £215,600 (around £264 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £275,000. The nearest station is Northfield, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ley Hill Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
51.6%
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 1,496 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

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

Social housing

51.6%

Approximately 51.6% 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 1UH.

Flood risk

No risk

Allens Cross near B31 1UH 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 1UH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLey Hill ParkLargeWalking directions to Ley Hill Park
0.3 miLey Hill Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Ley Hill Village Green
0.4 miWalmesley Way ParkSmallWalking directions to Walmesley Way Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
1,123.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.01(+6%)
Vehicle crime
9.96(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.03(-4%)
Public order
5.86(-3%)
Burglary
3.51(-14%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
67%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
6.67%
Other White
19
6.33%
Other Asian
12
4%
Indian
9
3%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
30.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
23.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
15.28%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.57%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
61
49.19%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20.16%
Owns outright
20
16.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.48%
Other social rented
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Allens Cross

Median price: £215,600
Price per sq ft: £264
Sales (last 12 months): 97
Typical range (middle 50%): £185K – £275K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £215,600 (about £264 per square foot) in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Allens Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£292,000£272
Terraced31£235,000£281
Semi-Detached54£220,000£265
Flats9£112,000£197

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Allens Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allens Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£128,250£233,588£200,000
2026£425,000£112,000£226,000£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allens Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Allens Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£197£270£249
2026£272£169£264£297
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Allens Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Allens Cross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 1UH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 1UH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Aug 202644, Honiton Crescent, Birmingham, B31 1TFSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
26 Jun 202663, Honiton Crescent, Birmingham, B31 1TFTerracedFreehold£187,500
18 Dec 202523, Honiton Crescent, Birmingham, B31 1TFTerracedFreehold£197,000
26 Sept 202522, Honiton Crescent, Birmingham, B31 1TFSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
12 Jun 202537, Honiton Crescent, Birmingham, B31 1TFTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the B31 1UH postcode area, located within Allens Cross, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for B31 1UH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryThe Orchards Primary AcademyAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimaryBellfield Primary School (NC)Community school
0.4 miPrimaryBellfield Junior SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B31 1UH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eddie Freeman

Allens Cross - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Laurence Turner

Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

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 119DE01009498
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 1UH

Is B31 1UH (Allens Cross) safe?

The area around B31 1UH records about 79 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B31 1UH?

The median sale price around B31 1UH in Allens Cross is £215,600 (about £264 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B31 1UH?

There are 15 schools close to B31 1UH, including The Orchards Primary Academy (Good), Bellfield Primary School (NC) (Good) and Bellfield Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around B31 1UH?

B31 1UH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,496 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B31 1UH (Allens Cross) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B31 1UH is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eddie Freeman (Reform UK).

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