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B31 2HY

Woodland Road

Northfield

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Detailed insights for B31 2HY

Overview

Postcode B31 2HY is located in a major urban area, within the Northfield 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 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 Northfield, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Common.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Northfield Victoria Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,450 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Northfield Victoria Common has a low crime rate, with approximately 45 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.4%

Approximately 4.4% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 128 ft away from B31 2HY.

Flood risk

No risk

Northfield Victoria Common near B31 2HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 2HY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 2HY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria CommonLargeWalking directions to Victoria Common

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
4,789.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.24(-53%)
Burglary
8.47(+109%)
Vehicle crime
7.17(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.21(-52%)
Other theft
3.91(-31%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
80.45%
Irish
15
4.25%
Pakistani
10
2.83%
Other
10
2.83%
Caribbean
8
2.27%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
41.46%
Level 3 (A level)
54
18.82%
No qualifications
33
11.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.15%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
41.18%
Owns with a mortgage
56
41.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.76%
Other social rented
5
3.68%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.47%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Northfield

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£202K – £324K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Northfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £635,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£389,500£368
Semi-Detached77£294,000£310
Terraced34£230,000£241
Flats17£135,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330,000£96,000£175,000£155,498
2017£293,500£110,000£186,000£157,000
2018£325,000£120,000£190,500£175,000
2019£340,000£119,000£210,000£173,250
2020£282,250£120,000£220,000£167,000
2021£340,000£114,250£230,000£192,000
2022£372,000£127,500£246,500£235,000
2023£343,500£135,000£255,000£230,000
2024£395,000£129,000£280,000£230,000
2025£390,000£142,000£283,500£210,000
2026£377,000£155,000£290,000£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£147£195£166
2017£229£163£205£178
2018£235£180£219£191
2019£272£186£223£194
2020£238£179£241£190
2021£285£179£257£210
2022£328£200£288£256
2023£316£213£275£245
2024£345£205£299£254
2025£353£217£305£247
2026£293£215£310£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 May 202674, Woodland Road, Birmingham, B31 2HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£505,000
27 Nov 202586, Woodland Road, Birmingham, B31 2HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£314,000
26 Sept 202586, Woodland Road, Birmingham, B31 2HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£248,900
22 Apr 202637, Church Hill, Birmingham, B31 2JASemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
22 Sept 202543, Church Hill, Birmingham, B31 2JASemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the B31 2HY postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 2HY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Laurence Church Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Laurence Church Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Edge AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2HY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 2HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodWest Heath Road, Birmingham, B31 3TGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miVP Convenience Store948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to VP Convenience Store
0.5 miAldi860 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NSWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miSam MinimarketHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to Sam Minimarket
0.5 miSelect & SaveIngoldsby Road, Birmingham, B31 2HHWalking directions to Select & Save

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B31 2HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Hall

Northfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Laurence Turner

Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham NorthfieldE14001097
WardNorthfieldE05011158
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Northfield Victoria CommonE02001946
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 120AE01009205
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 2HY

Is B31 2HY (Northfield Victoria Common) safe?

The area around B31 2HY records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near B31 2HY?

The median sale price around B31 2HY in Northfield Victoria Common is £275,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B31 2HY?

There are 20 schools close to B31 2HY, including St Laurence Church Infant School (Good), St Laurence Church Junior School (Good) and The Edge Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 2HY?

The closest station to B31 2HY is Northfield, about 362 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 2HY?

B31 2HY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,450 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B31 2HY (Northfield Victoria Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B31 2HY is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Hall (Reform UK).

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