Postcode B31 2PN 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 284 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.9× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Common.
Northfield Victoria Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,083 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Northfield Victoria Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 284 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 2PN.
Northfield Victoria Common near B31 2PN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.5 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 2PN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2026 | 105, Maas Road, Birmingham, B31 2PP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 120, Chatham Road, Birmingham, B31 2PL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £112,500 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 80, Maas Road, Birmingham, B31 2PR | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 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 2PN postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 Laurence Church Junior School | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
St Laurence Church Junior School ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Laurence Church Infant School | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
St Laurence Church Infant School ratingInspection information
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B31 2PN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 860 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Options | 821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQ | Walking directions to Options |
| 0.1 mi | Sam Minimarket | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PD | Walking directions to Sam Minimarket |
| 0.2 mi | Northfield Convenience | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2NN | Walking directions to Northfield Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 727A Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NG | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 2PN, 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 2PN records about 284 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around B31 2PN 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 2PN, including The Edge Academy (Good), St Laurence Church Junior School and St Laurence Church Infant School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B31 2PN is Northfield, about 650 m away.
B31 2PN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,083 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 2PN is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Hall (Reform UK).