Postcode B31 2ED is located in a major urban area, within the Bournville & Cotteridge area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Northfield Victoria Common area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year. The median sale price in Bournville & Cotteridge is £363,750 (around £344 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,125 and £482,500. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Common.
Northfield Victoria Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,229 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Northfield Victoria Common has a low crime rate, with approximately 37 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 2ED.
Northfield Victoria Common near B31 2ED 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| 0.9 mi | Kings Norton | N/A | Walking directions to Kings Norton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Common | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Common |
| 0.4 mi | Woodlands Park | Medium | Walking directions to Woodlands Park |
Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £363,750 (about £344 per square foot) in Bournville & Cotteridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £519,500 | £403 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £406,000 | £376 |
| Terraced | 59 | £325,000 | £331 |
| Flats | 36 | £152,250 | £227 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £389,995 | £109,000 | £305,000 | £219,998 |
| 2017 | £465,000 | £132,500 | £300,000 | £240,000 |
| 2018 | £401,000 | £164,995 | £320,000 | £240,000 |
| 2019 | £375,000 | £169,995 | £288,500 | £255,000 |
| 2020 | £369,995 | £126,500 | £315,000 | £290,000 |
| 2021 | £425,000 | £185,000 | £319,250 | £277,500 |
| 2022 | £430,125 | £166,500 | £394,500 | £306,500 |
| 2023 | £472,500 | £195,000 | £402,500 | £305,000 |
| 2024 | £600,000 | £156,000 | £385,000 | £310,500 |
| 2025 | £470,000 | £146,000 | £380,000 | £342,000 |
| 2026 | £567,000 | £151,250 | £427,500 | £310,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £315 | £170 | £308 | £233 |
| 2017 | £314 | £191 | £286 | £239 |
| 2018 | £329 | £222 | £309 | £261 |
| 2019 | £305 | £310 | £307 | £264 |
| 2020 | £351 | £205 | £291 | £272 |
| 2021 | £344 | £289 | £327 | £281 |
| 2022 | £386 | £305 | £365 | £299 |
| 2023 | £435 | £298 | £369 | £291 |
| 2024 | £408 | £271 | £369 | £300 |
| 2025 | £393 | £244 | £374 | £320 |
| 2026 | £400 | £223 | £376 | £340 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2ED.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | 8, Newent Road, Birmingham, B31 2ED | Detached | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 34, Knighton Road, Birmingham, B31 2EH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £725,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 58, Bunbury Road, Birmingham, B31 2DW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £650,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 52, Bunbury Road, Birmingham, B31 2DW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 27 May 2026 | 184, Hole Lane, Birmingham, B31 2DB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £420,000 |
In the B31 2ED postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 9 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 |
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Laurence Church Infant School | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
St Laurence Church Infant School ratingInspection information
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Laurence Church Junior School | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
St Laurence Church Junior School ratingInspection information
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| 0.5 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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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B31 2ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Select & Save | Ingoldsby Road, Birmingham, B31 2HH | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.2 mi | Happy Shopper | Heath Road, Birmingham, B30 1RU | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
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 2ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicky Brennan
Bournville & Cotteridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Roxanne Green
Bournville & Cotteridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Alistair Carns
Birmingham Selly Oak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B31 2ED records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B31 2ED in Bournville & Cotteridge is £363,750 (about £344 per square foot) based on 186 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to B31 2ED, including St Laurence Church Infant School, St Laurence Church Junior School and Bournville School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B31 2ED is Northfield, about 1,232 m away.
B31 2ED scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,229 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak covering B31 2ED is Alistair Carns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nicky Brennan (Labour Party) and Roxanne Green (Green Party).