Postcode B31 2PA is located in a major urban area, within the Northfield ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Allens Cross area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Allens Cross is £44,099 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Common.
Allens Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,761 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Allens Cross has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Allens Cross is £44,099 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 120 ft away from B31 2PA.
Allens Cross near B31 2PA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Common | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Common |
| 0.4 mi | Allens Cross Park | Large | Walking directions to Allens Cross Park |
| 0.3 mi | Walmesley Way Park | Small | Walking directions to Walmesley Way Park |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Northfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,600 up to £635,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £395,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £137,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 72 | £272,250 |
| Terraced | 42 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Northfield
In the B31 2PA postcode area, located within Allens Cross, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2PA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aldi | 860 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0 mi | Sam Minimarket | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PD | Walking directions to Sam Minimarket |
| 0.1 mi | Options | 821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQ | Walking directions to Options |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Frankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | VP Convenience Store | 948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PD | Walking directions to VP Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.