Postcode B31 2SR 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.3 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 nearest station is Longbridge, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Austin Park.
Longbridge North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,413 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Longbridge North has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from B31 2SR.
Longbridge North near B31 2SR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Longbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Longbridge |
| 0.9 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Austin Park | Small | Walking directions to Austin Park |
Based on 136 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 | 75 | £294,000 | £307 |
| Terraced | 34 | £230,000 | £241 |
| Flats | 16 | £135,750 | £210 |
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 2SR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2025 | 1363, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2ST | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 1222, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2TH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 1222, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2TH | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 1286, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2TH | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 11, Cypress Grove, Birmingham, B31 2YT | Detached | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the B31 2SR postcode area, located within Longbridge North, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2SR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Longbridge Lane, Birmingham, B31 2TW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Orizont | 1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SL | Walking directions to Orizont |
| 0.4 mi | Michaels Express | Sunbury Road, Birmingham, B31 4LL | Walking directions to Michaels Express |
| 0.4 mi | Longbridge Store | Bittell Close, Birmingham, B31 4LQ | Walking directions to Longbridge Store |
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 2SR, 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 2SR records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2SR in Longbridge North is £275,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to B31 2SR, including The Meadows Primary School (Requires improvement), Turves Green Boys' School and St Columba's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B31 2SR is Longbridge, about 554 m away.
B31 2SR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,413 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 2SR is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Hall (Reform UK).