Postcode B31 2EF is located in a major urban area, within the Bournville & Cotteridge 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 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from B31 2EF.
Bournville West near B31 2EF 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Manor Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Manor Farm Park |
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Common | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Common |
| 0.4 mi | Woodlands Park | Medium | Walking directions to Woodlands Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £565,000 | £407 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £392,500 | £372 |
| Terraced | 53 | £325,000 | £334 |
| Flats | 37 | £155,000 | £244 |
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 | £386,290 | £362,500 |
| 2026 | £570,000 | £152,500 | £395,750 | £300,000 |
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 | £377 | £248 | £376 | £320 |
| 2026 | £427 | £217 | £367 | £340 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2EF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | 43, Wynds Point, Birmingham, B31 2EF | Detached | Freehold | £725,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 2, Sundbury Rise, Birmingham, B31 2EZ | Detached | Freehold | £637,500 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Apartment 31, 28, Griffin Close, Birmingham, B31 2FJ | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 110, Hole Lane, Birmingham, B31 2DF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 102, Hole Lane, Birmingham, B31 2DF | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 |
In the B31 2EF postcode area, located within Bournville West, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 2EF, 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 2EF 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 2EF in Bournville West is £340,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to B31 2EF, including Bournville School (Requires improvement), Victoria School (Outstanding) and Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B31 2EF 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 Selly Oak covering B31 2EF 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).