Postcode B31 3PY 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 6 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 the United Kingdom, 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 0.8% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from B31 3PY.
West Heath near B31 3PY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Longbridge located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £258,750 | £306 |
| Semi-Detached | 92 | £238,500 | £282 |
| Terraced | 87 | £220,000 | £277 |
| Flats | 33 | £130,000 | £230 |
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 | £302,000 | £132,000 | £238,000 | £209,500 |
| 2026 | £246,250 | £147,000 | £255,000 | £225,000 |
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 | £306 | £240 | £285 | £262 |
| 2026 | £309 | £259 | £295 | £278 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 3PY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 36, The Crest, Birmingham, B31 3PY | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 6, The Crest, Birmingham, B31 3PY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £252,500 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 48, Gibbs Hill Road, Birmingham, B31 3NY | Terraced | Freehold | £263,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 48, Gibbs Hill Road, Birmingham, B31 3NY | Terraced | Freehold | £263,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 69, Gibbs Hill Road, Birmingham, B31 3NY | Terraced | Freehold | £295,000 |
In the B31 3PY postcode area, located within West Heath, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 3PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | West Heath Post Office | 27 Alvechurch Road, Birmingham, B31 3JW | Walking directions to West Heath Post Office |
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 3PY, 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 3PY 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.
The median sale price around B31 3PY in West Heath is £225,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 240 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to B31 3PY, including St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good), Cofton Primary School (Good) and New Ways School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B31 3PY 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 3PY 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).