Postcode B31 3AJ is located in a major urban area, within the King's Norton North ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Northfield Victoria Common area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is West Heath Park.
Northfield Victoria Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,450 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Northfield Victoria Common has a low crime rate, with approximately 45 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 196 ft away from B31 3AJ.
Northfield Victoria Common near B31 3AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| 0.9 mi | Kings Norton | N/A | Walking directions to Kings Norton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | West Heath Park | Large | Walking directions to West Heath Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £279 per square foot) in King's Norton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £565,000 | £332 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £275,000 | £290 |
| Terraced | 42 | £224,000 | £253 |
| Flats | 12 | £127,500 | £208 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £470,500 | £118,500 | £162,000 | £141,975 |
| 2017 | £368,000 | £100,000 | £187,500 | £140,000 |
| 2018 | £326,500 | £115,000 | £190,000 | £153,000 |
| 2019 | £367,500 | £100,500 | £194,500 | £168,000 |
| 2020 | £437,530 | £100,000 | £193,750 | £154,000 |
| 2021 | £434,000 | £105,000 | £220,000 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £120,000 | £255,000 | £210,000 |
| 2023 | £540,000 | £115,000 | £250,000 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £595,000 | £129,850 | £259,250 | £198,000 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £126,750 | £271,750 | £215,000 |
| 2026 | £515,000 | £118,500 | £275,000 | £241,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210 | £225 | £188 | £161 |
| 2017 | £238 | £179 | £198 | £174 |
| 2018 | £249 | £197 | £222 | £184 |
| 2019 | £272 | £194 | £219 | £204 |
| 2020 | £270 | £180 | £211 | £186 |
| 2021 | £262 | £184 | £237 | £206 |
| 2022 | £271 | £205 | £259 | £249 |
| 2023 | £333 | £228 | £272 | £256 |
| 2024 | £354 | £222 | £267 | £238 |
| 2025 | £321 | £201 | £289 | £246 |
| 2026 | £322 | £244 | £290 | £257 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 3AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 104, Wychall Road, Birmingham, B31 3AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 124, Wychall Road, Birmingham, B31 3AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 120, Wychall Road, Birmingham, B31 3AJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 126, Wychall Road, Birmingham, B31 3AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 49, Farlow Road, Birmingham, B31 3AH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £296,640 |
In the B31 3AJ postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 3AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Euroessential | Wychall Road, Birmingham, B31 3AU | Walking directions to Euroessential |
| 0.2 mi | Select & Save | Ingoldsby Road, Birmingham, B31 2HH | Walking directions to Select & Save |
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 3AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Derek Smith
King's Norton North - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B31 3AJ records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3AJ in Northfield Victoria Common is £270,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to B31 3AJ, including Wychall Primary School (Good), St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School (Good) and St Laurence Church Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B31 3AJ is Northfield, about 889 m away.
B31 3AJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,450 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 3AJ is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Derek Smith (Reform UK).