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B31 2HZ

Northfield

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Northfield Victoria Common / Northfield / B31 2HZ

Overview

Postcode B31 2HZ 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Northfield Victoria Common is £47,300 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Common.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Northfield Victoria Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,743 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Northfield Victoria Common has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Northfield Victoria Common is £47,300 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 17 ft away from B31 2HZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Northfield Victoria Common near B31 2HZ 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.

DistanceNameLines
0.2 mi

Northfield

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miVictoria CommonLarge

Property prices in Northfield

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Northfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,509 up to £680,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£420,000
Flats22£135,000
Semi-Detached85£283,000
Terraced43£240,000

10 years price trend in Northfield

Schools

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

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Laurence Church Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Laurence Church Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableThe Edge AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodWest Heath Road, Birmingham, B31 3TG
0.5 miVP Convenience Store948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PD
0.5 miAldi860 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NS
0.5 miSelect & SaveIngoldsby Road, Birmingham, B31 2HH
0.5 miSam MinimarketHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PD

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.