Postcode B31 2PQ is located in a major urban area, within the Northfield ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Longbridge North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longbridge North is £51,267 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Allens Cross Park.
Longbridge North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Longbridge North has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Longbridge North is £51,267 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 90 ft away from B31 2PQ.
Longbridge North near B31 2PQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Longbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Longbridge |
| 0.6 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Allens Cross Park | Large | Walking directions to Allens Cross 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 2PQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr 2026 | Apartment 2, 122, Rea Road, Birmingham, B31 2PW | Flats | Leasehold | £157,500 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Apartment 2, 124, Rea Road, Birmingham, B31 2PW | Flats | Leasehold | £82,500 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Apartment 5, 120, Rea Road, Birmingham, B31 2PW | Flats | Leasehold | £103,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Apartment 3, 124, Rea Road, Birmingham, B31 2PW | Flats | Leasehold | £145,050 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | Apartment 4, 124, Rea Road, Birmingham, B31 2PW | Flats | Leasehold | £146,000 |
In the B31 2PQ postcode area, located within Longbridge North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Orizont | 1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SL | Walking directions to Orizont |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 114-116 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 114 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QW | Walking directions to Premier |
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 2PQ, 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 2PQ records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B31 2PQ in Longbridge North is £275,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to B31 2PQ, including The Meadows Primary School (Requires improvement), King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls and Turves Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B31 2PQ is Longbridge, about 775 m away.
B31 2PQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,102 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 2PQ is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Hall (Reform UK).