Postcode B31 2SZ 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 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Longbridge North is £51,267 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hollymoor Park.
Longbridge North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,482 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 79.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.7% 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 163 ft away from B31 2SZ.
Longbridge North near B31 2SZ 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Longbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Longbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hollymoor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hollymoor Park |
| 0.3 mi | Austin Park | Small | Walking directions to Austin Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £395,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £137,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 72 | £272,250 |
| Terraced | 42 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Northfield
In the B31 2SZ 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 2SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Longbridge Lane, Birmingham, B31 2TW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Foodhall | College Street, Birmingham, B31 2UQ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Michaels Express | Sunbury Road, Birmingham, B31 4LL | Walking directions to Michaels Express |
| 0.5 mi | Paul's Wines & Convenience Store | 1664 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B45 9TY | Walking directions to Paul's Wines & Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.