Postcode B31 3HL 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 Turves Green area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 150.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Turves Green is £32,700 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is West Heath Park.
Turves Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Turves Green has a very high crime rate, with approximately 150.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Turves Green is £32,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 3HL.
Turves Green near B31 3HL 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 |
| 1 mi | Longbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Longbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | West Heath Park | Large | Walking directions to West Heath Park |
Based on 232 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Longbridge & West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £302,000 |
| Flats | 32 | £146,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 85 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £217,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longbridge & West Heath
In the B31 3HL postcode area, located within Turves Green, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 3HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | The Fordrough, Birmingham, B31 3LY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | West Heath Post Office | 27 Alvechurch Road, Birmingham, B31 3JW | Walking directions to West Heath Post Office |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 114 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 114-116 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | West Heath Road, Birmingham, B31 3TG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.