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B31 2RT

Northfield

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Northfield Victoria Common / Northfield / 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 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 0.2 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
167
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 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

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.

DistanceNameLines
0.2 mi

Northfield

N/A

0.9 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miAllens Cross ParkLarge

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
5,443.3 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 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)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£435,575
Flats23£140,000
Semi-Detached80£274,500
Terraced40£229,250

10 years price trend 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.

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

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodWest Heath Road, Birmingham, B31 3TG
0.3 miPremier1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QW
0.3 miVP Convenience Store948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PD
0.3 miPremier114 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BL
0.3 miNisa Local114-116 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BL

Data Sources

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