Postcode B31 2BS 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bournville West is £40,300 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Manor Farm Park.
Bournville West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,363 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Bournville West has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 51.8% 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 of residents in Bournville West is £40,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 2BS.
Bournville West near B31 2BS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Manor Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Manor Farm Park |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Common | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Common |
| 0.4 mi | Woodlands Park | Medium | Walking directions to Woodlands Park |
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Northfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,600 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £427,075 |
| Flats | 23 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £271,125 |
| Terraced | 42 | £212,500 |
10 year median price trend in Northfield
In the B31 2BS postcode area, located within Bournville West, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Happy Shopper | Heath Road, Birmingham, B30 1RU | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.5 mi | Select & Save | Ingoldsby Road, Birmingham, B31 2HH | Walking directions to Select & Save |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.