Postcode B31 2SB is located in a major urban area, within the Northfield ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Longbridge North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longbridge North is £51,267 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Longbridge North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Longbridge North has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 196 ft away from B31 2SB.
Longbridge North near B31 2SB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Longbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Longbridge |
| 0.7 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £389,500 | £368 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £294,000 | £310 |
| Terraced | 34 | £230,000 | £241 |
| Flats | 17 | £135,000 | £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 | £390,000 | £142,000 | £283,500 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £377,000 | £155,000 | £290,000 | £260,000 |
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 | £217 | £305 | £247 |
| 2026 | £293 | £215 | £310 | £300 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2SB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 77, Mavis Road, Birmingham, B31 2SB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £208,500 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 103, Mavis Road, Birmingham, B31 2SB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 63, Mavis Road, Birmingham, B31 2SB | Other | Leasehold | £295,500 | |
| 08 Dec 2025 | 63, Mavis Road, Birmingham, B31 2SB | Other | Freehold | £295,500 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 71, Mavis Road, Birmingham, B31 2SB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £192,000 |
In the B31 2SB postcode area, located within Longbridge North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Orizont | 1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SL | Walking directions to Orizont |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Longbridge Lane, Birmingham, B31 2TW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Michaels Express | Sunbury Road, Birmingham, B31 4LL | Walking directions to Michaels Express |
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 2SB, 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 2SB records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B31 2SB in Longbridge North is £275,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B31 2SB, including The Meadows Primary School (Requires improvement), Turves Green Boys' School and King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B31 2SB is Longbridge, about 633 m away.
B31 2SB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,102 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 2SB is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Hall (Reform UK).