Postcode B31 2FG is located in a major urban area, within the Weoley & Selly Oak ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bournville West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Bournville, about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Manor Farm Park.
Bournville West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,601 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Bournville West has a high crime rate, with approximately 94 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from B31 2FG.
Bournville West near B31 2FG has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bournville located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Manor Farm Park | Large | Walking directions to Manor Farm Park |
| 0.5 mi | Woodlands Park | Medium | Walking directions to Woodlands Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Weoley & Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £785,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £625,000 | £357 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £241,000 | £288 |
| Terraced | 56 | £231,000 | £275 |
| Flats | 17 | £90,000 | £171 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £374,325 | £165,000 | £155,000 | £132,500 |
| 2017 | £350,000 | £124,000 | £180,000 | £149,000 |
| 2018 | £482,475 | £130,000 | £199,000 | £163,000 |
| 2019 | £439,950 | £169,950 | £199,500 | £160,000 |
| 2020 | £448,750 | £127,500 | £197,500 | £162,250 |
| 2021 | £487,500 | £188,450 | £208,500 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £507,500 | £162,475 | £245,000 | £203,500 |
| 2023 | £490,000 | £156,000 | £250,000 | £204,500 |
| 2024 | £535,000 | £125,700 | £266,250 | £217,500 |
| 2025 | £585,600 | £161,250 | £247,000 | £220,500 |
| 2026 | £675,000 | £145,000 | £244,500 | £245,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £261 | £252 | £183 | £170 |
| 2017 | £274 | £207 | £214 | £184 |
| 2018 | £301 | £194 | £230 | £199 |
| 2019 | £295 | £242 | £240 | £203 |
| 2020 | £291 | £241 | £232 | £214 |
| 2021 | £313 | £237 | £244 | £220 |
| 2022 | £381 | £222 | £278 | £254 |
| 2023 | £352 | £224 | £288 | £252 |
| 2024 | £381 | £224 | £307 | £264 |
| 2025 | £364 | £197 | £293 | £265 |
| 2026 | £386 | £194 | £280 | £328 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2FG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 14, Woodbrooke Grove, Birmingham, B31 2FG | Terraced | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 20 May 2026 | Apartment 5, 1, Woodbrooke Grove, Birmingham, B31 2FP | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 21, New House Farm Drive, Birmingham, B31 2FN | Detached | Freehold | £640,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 35, New House Farm Drive, Birmingham, B31 2FN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £519,000 | |
| 05 Aug 2025 | 11, Belmont Crescent, Birmingham, B31 2FH | Detached | Freehold | £675,000 |
In the B31 2FG postcode area, located within Bournville West, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 2FG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cherie Louise Waddingham
Weoley & Selly Oak - Elected 7 May 2026
Glyn Marston
Weoley & Selly Oak - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B31 2FG records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2FG in Bournville West is £239,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B31 2FG, including Northfield Manor Primary Academy (Good), Bournville School (Requires improvement) and St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B31 2FG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,601 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B31 2FG is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Cherie Louise Waddingham (Reform UK) and Glyn Marston (Reform UK).