Postcode B31 2YR 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Longbridge North is £42,000 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Turves Green.
Longbridge North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,931 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Longbridge North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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.
The average income of residents in Longbridge North is £42,000 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 280 ft away from B31 2YR.
Longbridge North near B31 2YR has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 220 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Longbridge & West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £440,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 32 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 91 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £215,000 |
10 years price trend in Longbridge & West Heath
In the B31 2YR postcode area, located within Longbridge North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Cambridge | 6 College Street, Birmingham, B31 2US | |
| 0.4 mi | The Woodpecker | The Oak Walk, Birmingham, B31 4HA |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.