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B31 2EE

Claines Road

Bournville & Cotteridge

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Detailed insights for B31 2EE

Overview

Postcode B31 2EE is located in a major urban area, within the Bournville & Cotteridge ward 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 nearest station is Kings Norton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Woodlands Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Northfield Victoria Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,229 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Northfield Victoria Common has a low crime rate, with approximately 37 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 2EE.

Flood risk

No risk

Northfield Victoria Common near B31 2EE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kings Norton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 2EE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Kings Norton

N/A

Walking directions to Kings Norton
0.9 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 2EE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWoodlands ParkMediumWalking directions to Woodlands Park

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
4,474.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.25(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.39(-31%)
Vehicle crime
5.55(-15%)
Other theft
3.08(-46%)
Public order
1.85(-69%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
82.37%
Other White
14
4.75%
Indian
11
3.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.73%
Pakistani
5
1.69%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
50.43%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.05%
No qualifications
14
6.03%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
56.52%
Owns with a mortgage
41
35.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.22%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.74%
Shared ownership
1
0.87%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Bournville & Cotteridge

Median price£340,000
Price per sq ft£340
Sales (last 12 months)170
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £469K

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £340 per square foot) in Bournville & Cotteridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£565,000£407
Semi-Detached57£392,500£372
Terraced53£325,000£334
Flats37£155,000£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bournville & Cotteridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£386,290£362,500
2026£570,000£152,500£395,750£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£377£248£376£320
2026£427£217£367£340
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bournville & Cotteridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2EE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2EE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202633, Claines Road, Birmingham, B31 2EESemi-DetachedLeasehold£537,000
18 Feb 202629, Claines Road, Birmingham, B31 2EESemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000
16 Dec 202534, Knighton Road, Birmingham, B31 2EHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£725,000
26 Feb 202514, Knighton Road, Birmingham, B31 2EHSemi-DetachedFreehold£625,000
27 May 2026184, Hole Lane, Birmingham, B31 2DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the B31 2EE postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 2EE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miAll-throughBournville SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.5 miSecondaryKing Edward VI King's Norton School for BoysAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimarySt Laurence Church Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2EE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 2EE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHappy ShopperHeath Road, Birmingham, B30 1RUWalking directions to Happy Shopper
0.3 miSelect & SaveIngoldsby Road, Birmingham, B31 2HHWalking directions to Select & Save

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 2EE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nicky Brennan

Bournville & Cotteridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Roxanne Green

Bournville & Cotteridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Alistair Carns

Birmingham Selly Oak - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Selly OakE14001099
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Northfield Victoria CommonE02001946
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 120DE01009218
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 2EE

Is B31 2EE (Northfield Victoria Common) safe?

The area around B31 2EE 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B31 2EE?

The median sale price around B31 2EE in Northfield Victoria Common is £340,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B31 2EE?

There are 19 schools close to B31 2EE, including Bournville School (Requires improvement), King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys and St Laurence Church Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 2EE?

The closest station to B31 2EE is Kings Norton, about 1,402 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 2EE?

B31 2EE 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).

Who represents B31 2EE (Northfield Victoria Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak covering B31 2EE 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).

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