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B31 2PX

William Road

Northfield

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Overview

Postcode B31 2PX 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Longbridge North has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.2%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Longbridge North is £51,267 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 152 ft away from B31 2PX.

Flood risk

Low

Longbridge North near B31 2PX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 2PX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge
0.6 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 2PX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAllens Cross ParkLargeWalking directions to Allens Cross Park

Area Profile

Population
609
Population density
8,023.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.68(-39%)
Shoplifting
22.5(+159%)
Burglary
9.47(+133%)
Public order
7.1(+17%)
Vehicle crime
7.1(+9%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
465
76.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
26
4.26%
African
17
2.79%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
2.3%
Indian
12
1.97%
Total population: 610

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
166
36.48%
Level 3 (A level)
80
17.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
72
15.82%
No qualifications
49
10.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
47
10.33%
Total 16+ residents: 455

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
110
45.27%
Owns outright
64
26.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
17.7%
Other social rented
19
7.82%
Shared ownership
6
2.47%
Total households: 243

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 2PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20253, William Road, Birmingham, B31 2PXFlatsLeasehold£160,000
09 Sept 202549, William Road, Birmingham, B31 2PXTerracedFreehold£275,000
23 May 202524, William Road, Birmingham, B31 2PXFlatsLeasehold£130,000
22 Apr 202514, William Road, Birmingham, B31 2PXFlatsLeasehold£120,000
09 Apr 2026Apartment 2, 122, Rea Road, Birmingham, B31 2PWFlatsLeasehold£157,500

Schools

In the B31 2PX postcode area, located within Longbridge North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 2PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Meadows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Northfield School for GirlsAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryTurves Green Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2PX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 2PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOrizont1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SLWalking directions to Orizont
0.2 miOne StopHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SPWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miPremier1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QWWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miNisa Local114-116 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BLWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miPremier114 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BLWalking directions to Premier

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 2PX, 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)Longbridge NorthE02001950
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 124CE01009208
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2004-07-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 2PX

Is B31 2PX (Longbridge North) safe?

The area around B31 2PX 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.

What is the average house price near B31 2PX?

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

What schools are near B31 2PX?

There are 17 schools close to B31 2PX, 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.

What is the nearest station to B31 2PX?

The closest station to B31 2PX is Longbridge, about 799 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 2PX?

B31 2PX 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).

Who represents B31 2PX (Longbridge North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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