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B31 3NN

Sir Hiltons Road

Longbridge & West Heath

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Detailed insights for B31 3NN

Overview

Postcode B31 3NN 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 West Heath area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Heath is £50,199 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

West Heath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,361 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

West Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in West Heath is £50,199 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 3NN.

Flood risk

No risk

West Heath near B31 3NN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longbridge located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 3NN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
6,900.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.47(-70%)
Burglary
3.19(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.19(-56%)
Other theft
1.91(-66%)
Vehicle crime
1.91(-71%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
88.82%
Other Asian
7
2.3%
Irish
6
1.97%
Arab
5
1.64%
Caribbean
3
0.99%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
28.86%
No qualifications
47
19.11%
Level 3 (A level)
46
18.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.6%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
68
54.4%
Owns outright
31
24.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.2%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.2%
Social rents from council
1
0.8%
Total households: 125

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 3NN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 3NN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026117, Sir Hiltons Road, Birmingham, B31 3NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
13 Jun 202581, Sir Hiltons Road, Birmingham, B31 3NNTerracedFreehold£225,000
30 Jan 2026166, Sir Hiltons Road, Birmingham, B31 3NWTerracedFreehold£240,000
14 Nov 2025164, Sir Hiltons Road, Birmingham, B31 3NWTerracedFreehold£230,000
23 Feb 202648, Gibbs Hill Road, Birmingham, B31 3NYTerracedFreehold£263,000

Schools

In the B31 3NN postcode area, located within West Heath, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 3NN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCofton Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWest Heath Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 3NN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 3NN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miWest Heath Post Office27 Alvechurch Road, Birmingham, B31 3JWWalking directions to West Heath Post Office

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 3NN, 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)West HeathE02001957
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 131EE01009217
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 3NN

Is B31 3NN (West Heath) safe?

The area around B31 3NN records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B31 3NN?

The median sale price around B31 3NN in West Heath is £225,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 240 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B31 3NN?

There are 11 schools close to B31 3NN, including St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good), Cofton Primary School (Good) and West Heath Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 3NN?

The closest station to B31 3NN is Longbridge, about 1,585 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 3NN?

B31 3NN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,361 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B31 3NN (West Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B31 3NN 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).