Postcode B31 2GS 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 high crime levels, with around 112.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Longbridge South is £36,900 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Cofton 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 high crime rate, with approximately 112.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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 of residents in Longbridge South is £36,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 297 ft away from B31 2GS.
Longbridge South near B31 2GS 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Longbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Longbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cofton Park | Large | Walking directions to Cofton Park |
Based on 211 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 | 38 | £292,500 |
| Flats | 29 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 67 | £217,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longbridge & West Heath
In the B31 2GS postcode area, located within Longbridge South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2GS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Parsonage Drive, Bromsgrove, B45 8AS | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.