Postcode B31 2NQ is located in a major urban area, within the Northfield ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shenley Lane area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shenley Lane is £55,245 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.6 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.
Shenley Lane has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,787 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Shenley Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shenley Lane is £55,245 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 87 ft away from B31 2NQ.
Shenley Lane near B31 2NQ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Common | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Common |
| 0.5 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 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 2NQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May 2025 | 807, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQ | Other | Freehold | £142,500 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 770, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NN | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 770 - 772, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NN | Other | Freehold | £800,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 15, Rochester Road, Birmingham, B31 2NR | Terraced | Freehold | £148,000 | |
| 07 Jan 2026 | 15, Rochester Road, Birmingham, B31 2NR | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 |
In the B31 2NQ postcode area, located within Shenley Lane, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Options | 821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQ | Walking directions to Options |
| 0.1 mi | Northfield Convenience | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2NN | Walking directions to Northfield Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 727A Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NG | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Savers | Bell Lane, Birmingham, B31 1JZ | Walking directions to Savers |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 860 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NS | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 2NQ, 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 2NQ records about 82 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B31 2NQ in Shenley Lane is £275,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B31 2NQ, including Bellfield Infant School (NC) (Good), Bellfield Junior School (Good) and The Edge Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B31 2NQ is Northfield, about 897 m away.
B31 2NQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,787 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 2NQ is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Hall (Reform UK).