Postcode B31 2EN is located in a major urban area, within the Longbridge & West Heath ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Longbridge South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 250.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Longbridge South is £45,428 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Austin Park.
Longbridge South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,458 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Longbridge South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 250.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Longbridge South is £45,428 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 140 ft away from B31 2EN.
Longbridge South near B31 2EN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Longbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Longbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Austin Park | Small | Walking directions to Austin Park |
Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Longbridge & West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £323,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £146,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £239,000 |
| Terraced | 69 | £205,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longbridge & West Heath
In the B31 2EN postcode area, located within Longbridge South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2EN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | College Street, Birmingham, B31 2UQ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Longbridge Lane, Birmingham, B31 2TW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Michaels Express | Sunbury Road, Birmingham, B31 4LL | Walking directions to Michaels Express |
| 0.4 mi | Longbridge Store | Bittell Close, Birmingham, B31 4LQ | Walking directions to Longbridge Store |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.