Postcode B31 2EH 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 0.8 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.
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.
Northfield Victoria Common has a low crime rate, with approximately 37 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 2EH.
Northfield Victoria Common near B31 2EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kings Norton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Kings Norton | N/A | Walking directions to Kings Norton |
| 0.8 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2EH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 | 34, Knighton Road, Birmingham, B31 2EH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £725,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2025 | 14, Knighton Road, Birmingham, B31 2EH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £625,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 33, Claines Road, Birmingham, B31 2EE | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £537,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2026 | 29, Claines Road, Birmingham, B31 2EE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 36, Bunbury Road, Birmingham, B31 2DP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £580,000 |
In the B31 2EH postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2EH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Happy Shopper | Heath Road, Birmingham, B30 1RU | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.3 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 2EH, 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 2EH 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.
The median sale price around B31 2EH in Northfield Victoria Common 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 2EH, including King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys, Bournville School (Requires improvement) and St Laurence Church Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B31 2EH is Kings Norton, about 1,333 m away.
B31 2EH 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 2EH 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).