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B31 3TG

West Heath Road

Longbridge & West Heath

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Overview

Postcode B31 3TG 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 Turves Green area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Turves Green is £39,252 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
24%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Turves Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,152 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Turves Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24%

Approximately 24.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Turves Green is £39,252 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 273 ft away from B31 3TG.

Flood risk

High

Turves Green near B31 3TG has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 3TG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
3,815 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.81(+36%)
Shoplifting
20.35(+134%)
Robbery
7.15(+367%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.6(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.6(-9%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
208
78.79%
Other White
17
6.44%
African
13
4.92%
Other
6
2.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.89%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
28.31%
Level 3 (A level)
45
20.55%
No qualifications
39
17.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.33%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
38%
Social rents from council
34
22.67%
Owns with a mortgage
27
18%
Owns outright
24
16%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.67%
Total households: 150

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 3TG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 3TG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 202545, Station Road, Birmingham, B31 3TETerracedFreehold£165,000
23 Apr 202545F, Station Road, Birmingham, B31 3TETerracedFreehold£179,000
27 Mar 202573, Station Road, Birmingham, B31 3TETerracedFreehold£169,200
17 Apr 202612, Staple Hall Road, Birmingham, B31 3THSemi-DetachedFreehold£405,000
02 May 202546, Staple Hall Road, Birmingham, B31 3THTerracedFreehold£247,000

Schools

In the B31 3TG postcode area, located within Turves Green, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 3TG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNurseryWest Heath Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Laurence Church Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Laurence Church Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 3TG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 3TG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Co-operative FoodWest Heath Road, Birmingham, B31 3TGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miPremier114 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BLWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miNisa Local114-116 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BLWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miVP Convenience Store948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to VP Convenience Store

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 3TG, 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)Turves GreenE02001952
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 126BE01009210
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 3TG

Is B31 3TG (Turves Green) safe?

The area around B31 3TG records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near B31 3TG?

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

What schools are near B31 3TG?

There are 20 schools close to B31 3TG, including West Heath Nursery School (Good), St Laurence Church Infant School (Good) and St Laurence Church Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 3TG?

The closest station to B31 3TG is Northfield, about 139 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 3TG?

B31 3TG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,152 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B31 3TG (Turves Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

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