Postcode B31 2JJ is located in a major urban area, within the Northfield ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Turves Green area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.7 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 Turves Green is £39,252 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Common.
Turves Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,152 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Turves Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Turves Green is £39,252 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 46 ft away from B31 2JJ.
Turves Green near B31 2JJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Common | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Common |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £389,500 | £368 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £294,000 | £310 |
| Terraced | 34 | £230,000 | £241 |
| Flats | 17 | £135,000 | £209 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2JJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 41, Middlemore Road, Birmingham, B31 3UD | Terraced | Freehold | £226,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 19, Middlemore Road, Birmingham, B31 3UD | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 41, Spinney Close, Birmingham, B31 2JG | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 43, Spinney Close, Birmingham, B31 2JG | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 7, Spinney Close, Birmingham, B31 2JG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £215,000 |
In the B31 2JJ postcode area, located within Turves Green, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2JJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | West Heath Road, Birmingham, B31 3TG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | VP Convenience Store | 948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PD | Walking directions to VP Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | 860 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Sam Minimarket | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PD | Walking directions to Sam Minimarket |
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 2JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Hall
Northfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B31 2JJ records about 90 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.
The median sale price around B31 2JJ in Turves Green is £275,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to B31 2JJ, including St Laurence Church Junior School (Good), St Laurence Church Infant School (Good) and The Edge Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B31 2JJ is Northfield, about 228 m away.
B31 2JJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,152 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 2JJ is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Hall (Reform UK).