Postcode B31 3NX 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Heath is £50,199 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
West Heath has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,419 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
West Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.4 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 284 ft away from B31 3NX.
West Heath near B31 3NX 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 206 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 | 37 | £323,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £146,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £239,000 |
| Terraced | 69 | £205,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longbridge & West Heath
In the B31 3NX postcode area, located within West Heath, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 3NX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | West Heath Post Office | 27 Alvechurch Road, Birmingham, B31 3JW | Walking directions to West Heath Post Office |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Redditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8NA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | The Fordrough, Birmingham, B31 3LY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.