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B31 2QD

Quarry Lane

Northfield

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Overview

Postcode B31 2QD is located in a major urban area, within the Northfield ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Northfield Victoria Common area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Allens Cross Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Northfield Victoria Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,273 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Northfield Victoria Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 190 ft away from B31 2QD.

Flood risk

No risk

Northfield Victoria Common near B31 2QD 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 2QD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield
1 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
3,189.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.42(+33%)
Shoplifting
47.46(+446%)
Public order
15.16(+150%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.5(+35%)
Drugs
13.84(+416%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
85.81%
Irish
16
5.54%
Indian
10
3.46%
Other White
4
1.38%
Other
4
1.38%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
41.43%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.35%
No qualifications
29
11.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.76%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
59.02%
Owns with a mortgage
48
39.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
1
0.82%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

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 2QD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2QD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202596, Pamela Road, Birmingham, B31 2QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
06 Feb 202698, South Road, Birmingham, B31 2QYTerracedFreehold£415,000
25 Nov 202543, South Road, Birmingham, B31 2QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£495,000
13 Jun 202529, South Road, Birmingham, B31 2QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£272,500
27 Nov 202549, Winchester Gardens, Birmingham, B31 2QAOtherFreehold£12,880

Schools

In the B31 2QD postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Laurence Church Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 2QD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miVP Convenience Store948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to VP Convenience Store
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodWest Heath Road, Birmingham, B31 3TGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miSam MinimarketHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to Sam Minimarket
0.3 miPremier1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QWWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miAldi860 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NSWalking directions to Aldi

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 2QD, 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)Northfield Victoria CommonE02001946
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 120BE01009206
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 2QD

Is B31 2QD (Northfield Victoria Common) safe?

The area around B31 2QD records about 136 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B31 2QD?

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

What schools are near B31 2QD?

There are 20 schools close to B31 2QD, including The Edge Academy (Good), St Brigid's Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Laurence Church Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 2QD?

The closest station to B31 2QD is Northfield, about 246 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 2QD?

B31 2QD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,273 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B31 2QD (Northfield Victoria Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

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