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B31 2YT

Cypress Grove

Longbridge & West Heath

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Overview

Postcode B31 2YT 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 very high crime levels, with around 138.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Austin Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
29.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Longbridge North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,794 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Longbridge North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.5%

Approximately 29.5% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 225 ft away from B31 2YT.

Flood risk

Very low

Longbridge North near B31 2YT has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 2YT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge
0.8 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 2YT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAustin ParkSmallWalking directions to Austin Park

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
3,960.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.52(+85%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.06(+79%)
Vehicle crime
11.82(+82%)
Shoplifting
11.82(+36%)
Public order
10.57(+74%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
74.71%
African
22
6.47%
Other Asian
11
3.24%
Indian
10
2.94%
Other White
10
2.94%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
29.12%
Level 4+ (Degree)
70
24.56%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.28%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
53
27.89%
Owns outright
51
26.84%
Owns with a mortgage
49
25.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
17.37%
Other social rented
3
1.58%
Total households: 190

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 2YT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 2YT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 202511, Cypress Grove, Birmingham, B31 2YTDetachedFreehold£230,000
23 Jan 202611, Appletree Close, Birmingham, B31 2YPTerracedFreehold£225,000
27 Mar 202678, Mavis Road, Birmingham, B31 2SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£231,000
16 Jul 202532, Mavis Road, Birmingham, B31 2SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
04 Apr 202562, Mavis Road, Birmingham, B31 2SDFlatsFreehold£271,500

Schools

In the B31 2YT postcode area, located within Longbridge North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 2YT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Meadows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miSecondaryTurves Green Boys' SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Northfield School for GirlsAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 2YT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 2YT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SPWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miSainsbury'sLongbridge Lane, Birmingham, B31 2TWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
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 miOrizont1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SLWalking directions to Orizont

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 2YT, 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 124EE01009213
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 2YT

Is B31 2YT (Longbridge North) safe?

The area around B31 2YT records about 139 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B31 2YT?

The median sale price around B31 2YT 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 2YT?

There are 16 schools close to B31 2YT, including The Meadows Primary School (Requires improvement), Turves Green Boys' School and King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 2YT?

The closest station to B31 2YT is Longbridge, about 437 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 2YT?

B31 2YT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,794 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B31 2YT 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).