Postcode insights

B31 2RA

Northfield

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Northfield Victoria Common / Northfield / B31 2RA

Overview

Postcode B31 2RA 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Northfield Victoria Common is £47,300 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Allens Cross Park.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

167

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

8/10

Social housing

13.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Northfield Victoria Common has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,416 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 166.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

13.3%

Approximately 13.3% 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 of residents in Northfield Victoria Common is £47,300 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 276 ft away from B31 2RA.

Flood risk

No risk

Northfield Victoria Common near B31 2RA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Distance	Name	Lines
0.3 mi	Northfield	N/A
0.8 mi	Longbridge	N/A

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.3 mi	Allens Cross Park	Large

Area Profile

Population

307

Population density

5,443.3 per km²

Demographics

British

251

81.23%

Other White

4.53%

Irish

4.53%

African

3.24%

Other Asian

1.62%

Total population: 309

Housing

Owns outright

44.53%

Owns with a mortgage

27.34%

Private landlord or letting agency

14.84%

Social rents from council

13.28%

Total households: 128

Property prices in Northfield

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Northfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,509 up to £680,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	16	£435,575	£316,000	£379,375	£474,250	£627,500
Flats	23	£140,000	£90,500	£116,250	£148,750	£168,500
Semi-Detached	80	£274,500	£174,775	£236,500	£335,500	£485,500
Terraced	40	£229,250	£149,650	£196,500	£296,250	£328,100

10 years price trend in Northfield

Schools

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

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.3 mi	Not applicable	The Edge Academy	Free schools alternative provision	Good
0.3 mi	Primary	St Brigid's Catholic Primary School	Academy converter	Good
0.4 mi	Primary	The Meadows Primary School	Community school	Requires improvement

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Premier	1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QW
0.2 mi	Orizont	1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SL
0.3 mi	VP Convenience Store	948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PD
0.4 mi	Premier	114 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BL
0.4 mi	The Co-operative Food	West Heath Road, Birmingham, B31 3TG

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Gulshana	1151 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SL
0.3 mi	Bella's Pizza	1155 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SL
0.3 mi	Great Wall House	Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PE
0.3 mi	Nonstop Pizza	Great Stone Road, Birmingham, B31 2LQ
0.3 mi	Royal Spice Balti Restaurant	Frankley Beeches Road, Birmingham, B31 2QT

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

Distance	Name	Address
0.3 mi	The Black Horse	Great Stone Road, Birmingham, B31 2QT
0.4 mi	The Woodpecker	The Oak Walk, Birmingham, B31 4HA

Distance	Name	Address
0.4 mi	Sainsbury's Pharmacy	Frankley Beeches Road, Birmingham, B31 5AA
0.4 mi	Clock Pharmacy	891 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PA