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B31 2PA

Bristol Road South

Northfield

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Overview

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 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Allens Cross is £44,099 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Common.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Allens Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,368 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Allens Cross has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.7%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Allens Cross is £44,099 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 120 ft away from B31 2PA.

Flood risk

No risk

Allens Cross near B31 2PA 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 2PA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 2PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria CommonLargeWalking directions to Victoria Common
0.4 miAllens Cross ParkLargeWalking directions to Allens Cross Park
0.3 miWalmesley Way ParkSmallWalking directions to Walmesley Way Park

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
4,105.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.97(+1%)
Vehicle crime
6.88(+6%)
Other theft
6.3(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.3(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.73(-47%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
222
69.38%
Other Asian
17
5.31%
African
15
4.69%
Irish
11
3.44%
Pakistani
10
3.12%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
26.83%
No qualifications
51
20.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.45%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.6%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
31.4%
Owns with a mortgage
36
29.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
22.31%
Social rents from council
18
14.88%
Other social rented
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

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 2PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Mar 2025892, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NSTerracedFreehold£125,000
26 Aug 202534, Chatham Road, Birmingham, B31 2PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£206,000
31 Mar 20253, Chatham Road, Birmingham, B31 2PHTerracedFreehold£70,000
22 Aug 202580, Maas Road, Birmingham, B31 2PRTerracedFreehold£190,000
21 Nov 202517, Bellwood Road, Birmingham, B31 1QBTerracedFreehold£254,000

Schools

In the B31 2PA postcode area, located within Allens Cross, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 2PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Edge AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBellfield Infant School (NC)Community school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 2PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAldi860 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NSWalking directions to Aldi
0 miSam MinimarketHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to Sam Minimarket
0.1 miOptions821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQWalking directions to Options
0.1 miSainsbury'sFrankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miVP Convenience Store948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to VP Convenience Store

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 2PA, 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)Allens CrossE02001945
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 119EE01009499
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 2PA

Is B31 2PA (Allens Cross) safe?

The area around B31 2PA records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B31 2PA?

The median sale price around B31 2PA in Allens Cross is £275,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B31 2PA?

There are 15 schools close to B31 2PA, including The Edge Academy (Good), St Brigid's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Bellfield Infant School (NC) (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 2PA?

The closest station to B31 2PA is Northfield, about 746 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 2PA?

B31 2PA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,368 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B31 2PA (Allens Cross) in Parliament and on the local council?

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