Postcode B31 2US 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 South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 261.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Austin Park.
Longbridge South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,259 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Longbridge South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 261.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.1% 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.
The average income per household in Longbridge South is £45,428 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 117 ft away from B31 2US.
Longbridge South near B31 2US 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Longbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Longbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Austin Park | Small | Walking directions to Austin Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £258,750 | £306 |
| Semi-Detached | 92 | £238,500 | £282 |
| Terraced | 87 | £220,000 | £277 |
| Flats | 33 | £130,000 | £230 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2US.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | Flat 26, 1, Cooper Avenue, Birmingham, B31 2GT | Flats | Leasehold | £142,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Flat 51, 1, Cooper Avenue, Birmingham, B31 2GT | Flats | Leasehold | £152,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Flat 22, 1, Cooper Avenue, Birmingham, B31 2GT | Flats | Leasehold | £161,500 | |
| 05 Mar 2025 | Flat 29, 1, Cooper Avenue, Birmingham, B31 2GT | Flats | Leasehold | £232,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 12, Thurlestone Road, Birmingham, B31 4LS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £196,500 |
In the B31 2US postcode area, located within Longbridge South, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2US
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Longbridge Lane, Birmingham, B31 2TW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | College Street, Birmingham, B31 2UQ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.2 mi | Michaels Express | Sunbury Road, Birmingham, B31 4LL | Walking directions to Michaels Express |
| 0.2 mi | Longbridge Store | Bittell Close, Birmingham, B31 4LQ | Walking directions to Longbridge Store |
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B31 2US, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anthony Leslie Ward
Longbridge & West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Charlie Latchford
Longbridge & West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B31 2US records about 261 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around B31 2US in Longbridge South is £225,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 240 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to B31 2US, including St Columba's Catholic Primary School (Good), Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy (Good) and Turves Green Boys' School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B31 2US is Longbridge, about 276 m away.
B31 2US scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,259 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 2US 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).