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B31 2QG

Pamela Road

Northfield

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Overview

Postcode B31 2QG 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 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 nearest station is Northfield, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Victoria Common.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
284
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Northfield Victoria Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,083 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Northfield Victoria Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 284 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.6%

Approximately 5.6% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 2QG.

Flood risk

No risk

Northfield Victoria Common near B31 2QG 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 2QG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 2QG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVictoria CommonLargeWalking directions to Victoria Common

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
5,985.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
170.65(+1861%)
Violence and sexual offences
124.23(+221%)
Public order
32.76(+441%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.72(+185%)
Other theft
25.26(+344%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
79.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
4.31%
Other White
12
3.69%
Irish
10
3.08%
Chinese
8
2.46%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
33.21%
No qualifications
57
21.03%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
44.06%
Owns with a mortgage
57
39.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.49%
Other social rented
6
4.2%
Social rents from council
2
1.4%
Total households: 143

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 2QG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2QG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 May 202633, Pamela Road, Birmingham, B31 2QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£312,500
21 Oct 202538, Pamela Road, Birmingham, B31 2QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
15 May 202524, Pamela Road, Birmingham, B31 2QGSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
19 Mar 202520, Pamela Road, Birmingham, B31 2QGTerracedFreehold£321,000
10 Mar 202523, Pamela Road, Birmingham, B31 2QGTerracedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the B31 2QG postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 2QG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Laurence Church Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Laurence Church Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe Edge AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 2QG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodWest Heath Road, Birmingham, B31 3TGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miVP Convenience Store948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to VP Convenience Store
0.3 miAldi860 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NSWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miSam MinimarketHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to Sam Minimarket
0.4 miOptions821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQWalking directions to Options

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 2QG, 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 120EE01009219
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 2QG

Is B31 2QG (Northfield Victoria Common) safe?

The area around B31 2QG 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B31 2QG?

The median sale price around B31 2QG 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 2QG?

There are 19 schools close to B31 2QG, including St Laurence Church Junior School (Good), St Laurence Church Infant School (Good) and The Edge Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 2QG?

The closest station to B31 2QG is Northfield, about 224 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 2QG?

B31 2QG 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).

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

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