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B31 2UB

Lydiate Avenue

Northfield

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Overview

Postcode B31 2UB is located in a major urban area, within the Northfield ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Longbridge South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.7 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 South is £45,428 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge, about 0.5 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
89
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Longbridge South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Longbridge South has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.5%

Approximately 17.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Longbridge South is £45,428 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 2UB.

Flood risk

No risk

Longbridge South near B31 2UB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 2UB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 2UB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHollymoor ParkMediumWalking directions to Hollymoor Park
0.5 miAustin ParkSmallWalking directions to Austin Park

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
4,814.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.3(+35%)
Shoplifting
17.73(+104%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.54(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.09(-3%)
Other theft
6.21(+9%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
76.92%
Pakistani
16
5.13%
Caribbean
10
3.21%
African
8
2.56%
Other Black
7
2.24%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
34.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
18.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
13.3%
Level 3 (A level)
26
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
35.83%
Owns with a mortgage
32
26.67%
Social rents from council
21
17.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
17.5%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

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 2UB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2UB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 2026165, The Roundabout, Birmingham, B31 2TZTerracedFreehold£192,000
06 Oct 2025228, The Roundabout, Birmingham, B31 2UATerracedFreehold£180,000
25 Jul 2025224, The Roundabout, Birmingham, B31 2UATerracedFreehold£165,000
06 Feb 202625, Pooltail Walk, Birmingham, B31 2UNTerracedFreehold£185,000
08 Aug 202521, Pooltail Walk, Birmingham, B31 2UNTerracedFreehold£192,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 2UB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryThe Meadows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimarySt Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miNurseryRubery Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2UB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 2UB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOne StopHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SPWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miSelect & SaveGuardian Court, Birmingham, B31 5NJWalking directions to Select & Save
0.5 miTesco ExpressFrankley Beeches Road, Birmingham, B31 5NJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miPaul's Wines & Convenience Store1664 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B45 9TYWalking directions to Paul's Wines & Convenience Store

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 2UB, 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 SouthE02001955
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 129AE01009158
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 2UB

Is B31 2UB (Longbridge South) safe?

The area around B31 2UB records about 89 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B31 2UB?

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

What schools are near B31 2UB?

There are 14 schools close to B31 2UB, including The Meadows Primary School (Requires improvement), St Columba's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Rubery Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 2UB?

The closest station to B31 2UB is Longbridge, about 864 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 2UB?

B31 2UB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,407 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B31 2UB (Longbridge South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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