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B31 2RD

Pineview

Northfield

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Overview

Postcode B31 2RD 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from B31 2RD.

Flood risk

No risk

Northfield Victoria Common near B31 2RD 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 2RD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 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 2RD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miAllens Cross ParkLargeWalking directions to Allens Cross Park
0.5 miWalmesley Way ParkSmallWalking directions to Walmesley Way Park

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
5,443.3 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
251
81.23%
Irish
14
4.53%
Other White
14
4.53%
African
10
3.24%
Other Asian
5
1.62%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
32.94%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.43%
No qualifications
44
17.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.59%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
44.53%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.84%
Social rents from council
17
13.28%
Total households: 128

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 2RD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2RD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 20253, Pineview, Birmingham, B31 2RDDetachedFreehold£330,000
09 Apr 202546, Pineview, Birmingham, B31 2RDDetachedFreehold£350,000
17 Mar 202619, Ellerside Grove, Birmingham, B31 2RAFlatsLeasehold£96,000
23 Oct 202533, Ellerside Grove, Birmingham, B31 2RAFlatsLeasehold£128,000
17 Oct 202521, Ellerside Grove, Birmingham, B31 2RATerracedLeasehold£105,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 2RD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableThe Edge AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Meadows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 2RD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QWWalking directions to Premier
0.2 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 miPremier114 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BLWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miNisa Local114-116 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BLWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 2RD, 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 2RD

Is B31 2RD (Northfield Victoria Common) safe?

The area around B31 2RD 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 2RD?

The median sale price around B31 2RD 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 2RD?

There are 18 schools close to B31 2RD, including The Edge Academy (Good), St Brigid's Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Meadows Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 2RD?

The closest station to B31 2RD is Northfield, about 626 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 2RD?

B31 2RD 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 2RD (Northfield Victoria Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B31 2RD 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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