Postcode B31 2RJ is located in a major urban area, within the Northfield area 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 median sale price in Northfield is £270,000 (around £284 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £207,875 and £322,614. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Allens Cross Park.
Longbridge North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,465 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Longbridge North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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.
The average income per household in Longbridge North is £51,267 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 183 ft away from B31 2RJ.
Longbridge North near B31 2RJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| 0.6 mi | Longbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Longbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Allens Cross Park | Large | Walking directions to Allens Cross Park |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Northfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £635,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £383,250 | £369 |
| Semi-Detached | 87 | £290,000 | £307 |
| Terraced | 41 | £245,000 | £250 |
| Flats | 22 | £140,000 | £209 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £442,653 | £140,000 | £286,500 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £359,750 | £155,000 | £282,500 | £245,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £214 | £306 | £249 |
| 2026 | £301 | £209 | £300 | £265 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2RJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | 53, Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2RJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 74, Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2RL | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 48, Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2RL | Terraced | Freehold | £272,500 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 10, Northfield House, 16, Steel Road, Birmingham, B31 2RG | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 20, Morland Place, Birmingham, B31 2PF | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 |
In the B31 2RJ postcode area, located within Longbridge North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Meadows Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2023. | |
The Meadows Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Nov 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Secondary | King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2013. | |
King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Apr 2013
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Turves Green Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2020. | |
Turves Green Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Feb 2020
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B31 2RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Orizont | 1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SL | Walking directions to Orizont |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 114-116 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 114 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BL | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B31 2RJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Hall
Northfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B31 2RJ 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B31 2RJ in Northfield is £270,000 (about £284 per square foot) based on 164 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B31 2RJ, including The Meadows Primary School (Requires improvement), King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls (Good) and Turves Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B31 2RJ is Northfield, about 789 m away.
B31 2RJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B31 2RJ is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Hall (Reform UK).