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B31 2TU

The Roundabout

Northfield

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Overview

Postcode B31 2TU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hollymoor Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

11.6%

Approximately 11.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from B31 2TU.

Flood risk

No risk

Longbridge North near B31 2TU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 2TU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 2TU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHollymoor ParkMediumWalking directions to Hollymoor Park
0.4 miAustin ParkSmallWalking directions to Austin Park

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
5,901.3 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
237
85.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
4.32%
Other White
11
3.96%
Irish
7
2.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.08%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
26.61%
No qualifications
53
24.31%
Level 3 (A level)
39
17.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.47%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
39.67%
Owns outright
46
38.02%
Social rents from council
13
10.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.74%
Other social rented
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Northfield

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£202K – £324K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£389,500£368
Semi-Detached77£294,000£310
Terraced34£230,000£241
Flats17£135,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northfield in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2TU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Apr 20257, Colmers Walk, Birmingham, B31 2URTerracedFreehold£195,000
14 Nov 20254, The Walmers Walk, Birmingham, B31 2UGTerracedFreehold£182,000
17 Oct 2025382, The Roundabout, Birmingham, B31 2UFTerracedFreehold£40,600
17 Mar 202644, Broughton Crescent, Birmingham, B31 2SYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£125,000
20 Jun 202548, Broughton Crescent, Birmingham, B31 2SYSemi-DetachedFreehold£237,000

Schools

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

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

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimarySt Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miSecondaryTurves Green Boys' SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 2TU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SPWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miSainsbury'sLongbridge Lane, Birmingham, B31 2TWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miMichaels ExpressSunbury Road, Birmingham, B31 4LLWalking directions to Michaels Express
0.5 miLongbridge StoreBittell Close, Birmingham, B31 4LQWalking directions to Longbridge Store
0.5 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 2TU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

George Hall

Northfield - 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
WardNorthfieldE05011158
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Longbridge NorthE02001950
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 124AE01009162
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 2TU

Is B31 2TU (Longbridge North) safe?

The area around B31 2TU 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 2TU?

The median sale price around B31 2TU in Longbridge North is £275,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B31 2TU?

There are 15 schools close to B31 2TU, 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 2TU?

The closest station to B31 2TU is Longbridge, about 609 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 2TU?

B31 2TU 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 2TU (Longbridge North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B31 2TU is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Hall (Reform UK).