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B31 2TD

Bristol Road South

Longbridge & West Heath

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Overview

Postcode B31 2TD is located in a major urban area, within the Longbridge & West Heath 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 0.2 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
23.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Longbridge North has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.5%

Approximately 23.5% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Longbridge North is £51,267 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from B31 2TD.

Flood risk

No risk

Longbridge North near B31 2TD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 2TD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 2TD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAustin ParkSmallWalking directions to Austin Park

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
3,000.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.03(-2%)
Burglary
11.22(+176%)
Public order
8.73(+44%)
Vehicle crime
8.1(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.48(-31%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
175
53.68%
African
49
15.03%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
24
7.36%
Caribbean
15
4.6%
Other White
15
4.6%
Total population: 326

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
23.97%
No qualifications
57
23.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
18.18%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.81%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
31.09%
Owns outright
31
26.05%
Social rents from council
23
19.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.76%
Other social rented
5
4.2%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Longbridge & West Heath

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)240
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £265K

Based on 240 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Longbridge & West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longbridge & West Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£258,750£306
Semi-Detached92£238,500£282
Terraced87£220,000£277
Flats33£130,000£230

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longbridge & West Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longbridge & West Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,500£85,000£148,000£135,000
2017£186,000£139,065£160,000£135,000
2018£255,000£137,983£168,500£147,500
2019£308,995£168,000£180,000£157,000
2020£290,500£133,750£190,000£169,500
2021£260,000£120,000£200,000£190,250
2022£285,000£190,500£221,000£190,000
2023£300,000£147,500£223,000£205,000
2024£285,000£146,500£230,000£214,250
2025£302,000£132,000£238,000£209,500
2026£246,250£147,000£255,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longbridge & West Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longbridge & West Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£142£173£170
2017£209£236£186£157
2018£258£224£197£189
2019£286£254£215£202
2020£258£228£221£205
2021£277£207£238£236
2022£291£296£254£241
2023£314£291£262£253
2024£297£243£265£248
2025£306£240£285£262
2026£309£259£295£278
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longbridge & West Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longbridge & West Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2TD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2TD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 2025Flat 1, 1320, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2TDFlatsLeasehold£97,000
10 Oct 202520, Kemshead Avenue, Birmingham, B31 2SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,500
28 Mar 202522, Kemshead Avenue, Birmingham, B31 2SQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£205,000
16 Sept 20251363, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2STSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
17 Mar 202644, Broughton Crescent, Birmingham, B31 2SYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the B31 2TD postcode area, located within Longbridge North, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 2TD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryThe Meadows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimarySt Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miSecondaryTurves Green Boys' SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2TD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 2TD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury'sLongbridge Lane, Birmingham, B31 2TWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miOne StopHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SPWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miMichaels ExpressSunbury Road, Birmingham, B31 4LLWalking directions to Michaels Express
0.3 miLongbridge StoreBittell Close, Birmingham, B31 4LQWalking directions to Longbridge Store
0.4 miM&S FoodhallCollege Street, Birmingham, B31 2UQWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B31 2TD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anthony Leslie Ward

Longbridge & West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Charlie Latchford

Longbridge & West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Laurence Turner

Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham NorthfieldE14001097
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Longbridge NorthE02001950
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 124AE01009162
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced2009-04-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 2TD

Is B31 2TD (Longbridge North) safe?

The area around B31 2TD 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.

What is the average house price near B31 2TD?

The median sale price around B31 2TD in Longbridge North is £225,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 240 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B31 2TD?

There are 16 schools close to B31 2TD, including The Meadows Primary School (Requires improvement), St Columba's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Turves Green Boys' School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 2TD?

The closest station to B31 2TD is Longbridge, about 370 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 2TD?

B31 2TD 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).

Who represents B31 2TD (Longbridge North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B31 2TD is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Anthony Leslie Ward (Reform UK) and Charlie Latchford (Reform UK).