Postcode B31 2AP is located in a major urban area, within the Northfield ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bournville West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bournville West is £46,556 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Manor Farm Park.
Bournville West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,667 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Bournville West has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bournville West is £46,556 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 243 ft away from B31 2AP.
Bournville West near B31 2AP 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 | Manor Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Manor Farm Park |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Common | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Common |
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Northfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £635,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £389,500 | £368 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £294,000 | £310 |
| Terraced | 34 | £230,000 | £241 |
| Flats | 17 | £135,000 | £209 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £330,000 | £96,000 | £175,000 | £155,498 |
| 2017 | £293,500 | £110,000 | £186,000 | £157,000 |
| 2018 | £325,000 | £120,000 | £190,500 | £175,000 |
| 2019 | £340,000 | £119,000 | £210,000 | £173,250 |
| 2020 | £282,250 | £120,000 | £220,000 | £167,000 |
| 2021 | £340,000 | £114,250 | £230,000 | £192,000 |
| 2022 | £372,000 | £127,500 | £246,500 | £235,000 |
| 2023 | £343,500 | £135,000 | £255,000 | £230,000 |
| 2024 | £395,000 | £129,000 | £280,000 | £230,000 |
| 2025 | £390,000 | £142,000 | £283,500 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £377,000 | £155,000 | £290,000 | £260,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £212 | £147 | £195 | £166 |
| 2017 | £229 | £163 | £205 | £178 |
| 2018 | £235 | £180 | £219 | £191 |
| 2019 | £272 | £186 | £223 | £194 |
| 2020 | £238 | £179 | £241 | £190 |
| 2021 | £285 | £179 | £257 | £210 |
| 2022 | £328 | £200 | £288 | £256 |
| 2023 | £316 | £213 | £275 | £245 |
| 2024 | £345 | £205 | £299 | £254 |
| 2025 | £353 | £217 | £305 | £247 |
| 2026 | £293 | £215 | £310 | £300 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2AP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | Flat 25, Cornerstones, Maryland Drive, Birmingham, B31 2AT | Flats | Leasehold | £132,500 | |
| 04 Oct 2025 | Flat 1, Cornerstone Country Club, Maryland Drive, Birmingham, B31 2AT | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 5, Cornerstone Country Club, Maryland Drive, Birmingham, B31 2AT | Flats | Leasehold | £142,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 18, Nigel Avenue, Birmingham, B31 1LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £196,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 28, Nigel Avenue, Birmingham, B31 1LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the B31 2AP postcode area, located within Bournville West, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Whitehill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2JU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Savers | Bell Lane, Birmingham, B31 1JZ | Walking directions to Savers |
| 0.5 mi | Happy Shopper | Heath Road, Birmingham, B30 1RU | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | 727A Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NG | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | Northfield Convenience | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2NN | Walking directions to Northfield Convenience |
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 2AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Hall
Northfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B31 2AP records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B31 2AP in Bournville West is £275,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to B31 2AP, including Victoria School (Outstanding), Victoria College (Requires improvement) and Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B31 2AP is Northfield, about 1,362 m away.
B31 2AP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,667 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 2AP is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Hall (Reform UK).