Postcode B31 2BN is located in a major urban area, within the Northfield area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bournville West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bournville West is £46,556 per year. The median sale price in Northfield is £270,000 (around £285 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £209,625 and £322,614. 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 Victoria Common.
Bournville West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,200 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Bournville West has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 2BN.
Bournville West near B31 2BN 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 | Victoria Common | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Common |
| 0.4 mi | Woodlands Park | Medium | Walking directions to Woodlands Park |
Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Northfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £635,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £389,500 | £377 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £290,000 | £307 |
| Terraced | 39 | £245,000 | £250 |
| Flats | 21 | £140,000 | £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 | £442,653 | £140,000 | £286,500 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £359,750 | £155,000 | £282,500 | £245,000 |
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 | £214 | £306 | £249 |
| 2026 | £301 | £209 | £300 | £265 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2025 | 16, Hole Farm Road, Birmingham, B31 2BP | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 34, Hole Farm Road, Birmingham, B31 2BP | Terraced | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 12, Hole Farm Road, Birmingham, B31 2BP | Terraced | Freehold | £276,000 | |
| 27 May 2026 | 184, Hole Lane, Birmingham, B31 2DB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 12, The Paddock, Birmingham, B31 2BU | Terraced | Leasehold | £160,000 |
In the B31 2BN postcode area, located within Bournville West, there are 10 primary and 5 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | All-through | Bournville School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
Bournville School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Mar 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Laurence Church Infant School | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
St Laurence Church Infant School ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Laurence Church Junior School | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
St Laurence Church Junior School ratingInspection information
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B31 2BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Happy Shopper | Heath Road, Birmingham, B30 1RU | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.4 mi | Select & Save | Ingoldsby Road, Birmingham, B31 2HH | Walking directions to Select & Save |
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 2BN, 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 2BN records about 75 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.
The median sale price around B31 2BN in Northfield is £270,000 (about £285 per square foot) based on 160 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to B31 2BN, including Bournville School (Requires improvement), St Laurence Church Infant School and St Laurence Church Junior School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B31 2BN is Northfield, about 1,261 m away.
B31 2BN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,200 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 2BN is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Hall (Reform UK).