Postcode B31 3RL 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 113.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Heath is £39,900 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Turves Green.
West Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,246 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
West Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 113.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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 of residents in West Heath is £39,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 3RL.
West Heath near B31 3RL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Longbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Longbridge |
| 0.9 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Turves Green | Large | Walking directions to Turves Green |
Based on 232 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 | 40 | £302,000 |
| Flats | 32 | £146,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 85 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £217,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longbridge & West Heath
In the B31 3RL postcode area, located within West Heath, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 3RL
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.