Postcode B31 3NR is located in a major urban area, within the Longbridge & West Heath area 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 median sale price in Longbridge & West Heath is £220,000 (around £269 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £264,000. The nearest station is Northfield, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
West Heath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,361 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
West Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
The average income per household in West Heath is £50,199 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from B31 3NR.
West Heath near B31 3NR 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 235 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Longbridge & West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,950 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 88 | £250,000 | £287 |
| Detached | 25 | £228,000 | £292 |
| Terraced | 87 | £221,000 | £273 |
| Flats | 35 | £130,000 | £220 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £299,000 | £132,000 | £238,000 | £209,000 |
| 2026 | £228,000 | £140,000 | £255,000 | £223,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £303 | £240 | £280 | £265 |
| 2026 | £298 | £252 | £294 | £277 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 3NR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | 185, Redhill Road, Birmingham, B31 3NR | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 66, Sir Hiltons Road, Birmingham, B31 3NP | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 20, Sir Hiltons Road, Birmingham, B31 3NP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 10, Sir Hiltons Road, Birmingham, B31 3NP | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 26, Sir Hiltons Road, Birmingham, B31 3NP | Terraced | Leasehold | £187,500 |
In the B31 3NR postcode area, located within West Heath, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2013. | |
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Nov 2013
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | West Heath Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2015. | |
West Heath Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jun 2015
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | New Ways School | Other independent school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
New Ways School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B31 3NR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West Heath Post Office | 27 Alvechurch Road, Birmingham, B31 3JW | Walking directions to West Heath Post Office |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | The Fordrough, Birmingham, B31 3LY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Redditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8NA | Walking directions to Spar |
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 3NR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anthony Leslie Ward
Longbridge & West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Charlie Latchford
Longbridge & West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B31 3NR 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, burglary and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B31 3NR in Longbridge & West Heath is £220,000 (about £269 per square foot) based on 235 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to B31 3NR, including St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good), West Heath Primary School (Good) and New Ways School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
B31 3NR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B31 3NR 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).