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B31 2QW

Bristol Road South

Northfield

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Detailed insights for B31 2QW

Overview

Postcode B31 2QW 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Northfield, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Allens Cross Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Longbridge North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,465 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Longbridge North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.7%

Approximately 6.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from B31 2QW.

Flood risk

No risk

Longbridge North near B31 2QW 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 2QW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield
0.8 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 2QW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miAllens Cross ParkLargeWalking directions to Allens Cross Park
0.4 miWalmesley Way ParkSmallWalking directions to Walmesley Way Park

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
5,270 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.71(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.19(+32%)
Vehicle crime
10.27(+58%)
Public order
7.34(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.87(-19%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
74.23%
African
14
4.29%
Other White
14
4.29%
Pakistani
8
2.45%
Other
8
2.45%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
29.81%
No qualifications
54
20.38%
Level 3 (A level)
45
16.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
13.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
9.81%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
40.27%
Owns with a mortgage
39
26.17%
Owns outright
36
24.16%
Other social rented
10
6.71%
Shared ownership
3
2.01%
Total households: 149

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 2QW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2QW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Oct 20251083, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QWSemi-DetachedFreehold£238,000
28 Oct 20251114, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2RESemi-DetachedFreehold£580,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 2, Cheston Court, 1113, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QPFlatsLeasehold£93,500
07 Aug 20253, Pineview, Birmingham, B31 2RDDetachedFreehold£330,000
09 Apr 202546, Pineview, Birmingham, B31 2RDDetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the B31 2QW postcode area, located within Longbridge North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 2QW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableThe Edge AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Meadows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2QW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 2QW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPremier1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QWWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miOrizont1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SLWalking directions to Orizont
0.3 miVP Convenience Store948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to VP Convenience Store
0.4 miSainsbury'sFrankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miOne StopHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SPWalking directions to One Stop

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 2QW, 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 124DE01009209
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 2QW

Is B31 2QW (Longbridge North) safe?

The area around B31 2QW records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2QW?

The median sale price around B31 2QW 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 2QW?

There are 17 schools close to B31 2QW, including St Brigid's Catholic Primary School (Good), The Edge Academy (Good) and The Meadows Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 2QW?

The closest station to B31 2QW is Northfield, about 748 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 2QW?

B31 2QW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,465 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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