Postcode B31 2LR is located in a major urban area, within the Northfield area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Northfield Victoria Common area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year. The median sale price in Northfield is £270,000 (around £284 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £207,875 and £322,614. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Common.
Northfield Victoria Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,273 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Northfield Victoria Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from B31 2LR.
Northfield Victoria Common near B31 2LR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Common | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Common |
| 0.3 mi | Allens Cross Park | Large | Walking directions to Allens Cross Park |
| 0.4 mi | Walmesley Way Park | Small | Walking directions to Walmesley Way Park |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Northfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £635,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £383,250 | £369 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £290,000 | £307 |
| Terraced | 41 | £245,000 | £250 |
| Flats | 22 | £140,000 | £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 | £442,653 | £140,000 | £286,500 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £359,750 | £155,000 | £282,500 | £245,000 |
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 | £214 | £306 | £249 |
| 2026 | £301 | £209 | £300 | £265 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 27, Sylvan Avenue, Birmingham, B31 2PG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 39, Sylvan Avenue, Birmingham, B31 2PG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 06 Jul 2026 | 164, Winchester Gardens, Birmingham, B31 2QB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £252,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 58, Winchester Gardens, Birmingham, B31 2QB | Terraced | Leasehold | £211,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 44, Winchester Gardens, Birmingham, B31 2QB | Other | Freehold | £219,000 |
In the B31 2LR postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | The Edge Academy | Free schools alternative provision | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
The Edge Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 Jan 2026
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. | |
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Jun 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Laurence Church Junior School | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
St Laurence Church Junior School ratingInspection information
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12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B31 2LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | VP Convenience Store | 948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PD | Walking directions to VP Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sam Minimarket | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PD | Walking directions to Sam Minimarket |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 860 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Frankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Options | 821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQ | Walking directions to Options |
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 2LR, 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 2LR records about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 public order.
The median sale price around B31 2LR in Northfield is £270,000 (about £284 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to B31 2LR, including The Edge Academy (Good), St Brigid's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Laurence Church Junior School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B31 2LR is Northfield, about 511 m away.
B31 2LR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,273 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 2LR is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Hall (Reform UK).