Postcode B31 3HQ 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 Northfield Victoria Common area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Northfield Victoria Common is £47,300 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is West Heath Park.
Northfield Victoria Common has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,085 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Northfield Victoria Common has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.1% 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 of residents in Northfield Victoria Common is £47,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 3HQ.
Northfield Victoria Common near B31 3HQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West Heath Park | Large | Walking directions to West Heath Park |
Based on 211 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 | 38 | £292,500 |
| Flats | 29 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 67 | £217,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longbridge & West Heath
In the B31 3HQ postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 3HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | West Heath Road, Birmingham, B31 3TG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | The Fordrough, Birmingham, B31 3LY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Euroessential | Wychall Road, Birmingham, B31 3AU | Walking directions to Euroessential |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | 114 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | West Heath Post Office | 27 Alvechurch Road, Birmingham, B31 3JW | Walking directions to West Heath Post Office |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.