Postcode B31 2GH 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 Shenley Lane area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shenley Lane is £55,245 per year. The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Shenley Lane has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,352 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Shenley Lane has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shenley Lane is £55,245 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 240 ft away from B31 2GH.
Shenley Lane near B31 2GH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Selly Oak located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Weoley & Selly Oak area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,500 up to £932,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £161,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £248,250 |
| Terraced | 66 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Weoley & Selly Oak
In the B31 2GH postcode area, located within Shenley Lane, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
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: 16/01/2026.