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B31 2RT

Mill Lane

Northfield

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Detailed insights for B31 2RT

Overview

Postcode B31 2RT 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 143.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 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
143
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 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 143.0 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 rail, approximately 229 ft away from B31 2RT.

Flood risk

No risk

Northfield Victoria Common near B31 2RT 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 2RT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield
0.9 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 2RT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAllens Cross ParkLargeWalking directions to Allens Cross Park

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
5,443.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.01(+52%)
Shoplifting
54.71(+525%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.37(+132%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.82(+121%)
Vehicle crime
15.82(+140%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
81.23%
Other White
14
4.53%
Irish
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

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Northfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,600 up to £635,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Northfield in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£395,000
Flats24£137,500
Semi-Detached72£272,250
Terraced42£210,000

10 year median price trend in Northfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield.

Schools

In the B31 2RT postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Northfield School for GirlsAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 2RT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodWest Heath Road, Birmingham, B31 3TGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miPremier1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QWWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miVP Convenience Store948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to VP Convenience Store
0.3 miPremier114 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BLWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miNisa Local114-116 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BLWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,996
Band D£2,245
Band E£2,744
Band F£3,243
Band G£3,742
Band H£4,491

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

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

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.