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B31 3TH

Staple Hall Road

Longbridge & West Heath

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Detailed insights for B31 3TH

Overview

Postcode B31 3TH 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 Northfield Victoria Common area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Northfield Victoria Common has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,085 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Northfield Victoria Common has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 52.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.5%

Approximately 9.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 3TH.

Flood risk

Low

Northfield Victoria Common near B31 3TH has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 3TH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
6,421.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.8(-22%)
Burglary
6.24(+54%)
Vehicle crime
5.54(-16%)
Public order
3.47(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.77(-61%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
81.37%
Other Black
10
3.27%
Pakistani
9
2.94%
Caribbean
8
2.61%
African
7
2.29%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
26.95%
Level 3 (A level)
48
18.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
17.97%
No qualifications
41
16.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
35.14%
Owns outright
50
33.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
21.62%
Social rents from council
14
9.46%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Longbridge & West Heath

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)

Price distribution by property type for Longbridge & West Heath in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longbridge & West Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£323,000
Flats26£146,375
Semi-Detached74£239,000
Terraced69£205,000

10 year median price trend in Longbridge & West Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longbridge & West Heath.

Schools

In the B31 3TH postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 3TH
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

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 3TH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 3TH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,996
Band D£2,245
Band E£2,744
Band F£3,243
Band G£3,742
Band H£4,491

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham NorthfieldE14001097
WardLongbridge & West HeathE05011152
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Northfield Victoria CommonE02001946
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 120CE01009211
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.