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B31 2LE

Church Road

Northfield

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Overview

Postcode B31 2LE 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 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Common.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
52.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Northfield Victoria Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,229 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Northfield Victoria Common has a low crime rate, with approximately 37 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.7%

Approximately 52.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 2LE.

Flood risk

No risk

Northfield Victoria Common near B31 2LE 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 2LE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 2LE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miVictoria CommonLargeWalking directions to Victoria Common

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
2,594.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.25(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.39(-31%)
Vehicle crime
5.55(-15%)
Other theft
3.08(-46%)
Public order
1.85(-69%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
63.93%
Irish
21
6.89%
Other
20
6.56%
Other Asian
15
4.92%
Caribbean
11
3.61%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
110
39.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
19.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.39%
Level 3 (A level)
23
8.19%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
51
30.18%
Other social rented
38
22.49%
Owns outright
28
16.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
12.43%
Owns with a mortgage
20
11.83%
Total households: 169

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 2LE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Mar 202554, Church Road, Birmingham, B31 2LESemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
21 Oct 202585, Church Road, Birmingham, B31 2LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£330,000
26 Aug 202523, Maas Road, Birmingham, B31 2PSTerracedFreehold£185,000
30 Jun 202525, Maas Road, Birmingham, B31 2PSTerracedFreehold£195,000
14 Mar 202531, Maas Road, Birmingham, B31 2PSTerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the B31 2LE postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Laurence Church Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBellfield Infant School (NC)Community school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2LE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 2LE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNorthfield ConvenienceHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2NNWalking directions to Northfield Convenience
0.2 miHeron Foods727A Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NGWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miIcelandWhitehill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2JUWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miSaversBell Lane, Birmingham, B31 1JZWalking directions to Savers
0.2 miOptions821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQWalking directions to Options

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 2LE, 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 120DE01009218
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 2LE

Is B31 2LE (Northfield Victoria Common) safe?

The area around B31 2LE records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2LE?

The median sale price around B31 2LE 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 2LE?

There are 16 schools close to B31 2LE, including St Laurence Church Infant School (Good), St Laurence Church Junior School (Good) and Bellfield Infant School (NC) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 2LE?

The closest station to B31 2LE is Northfield, about 738 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 2LE?

B31 2LE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,229 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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