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B31 3UN

Middlemore Road

King's Norton North

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Overview

Postcode B31 3UN is located in a major urban area, within the King's Norton North ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Northfield Victoria Common area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is West Heath Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Northfield Victoria Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,450 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Northfield Victoria Common has a low crime rate, with approximately 45 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% 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 3UN.

Flood risk

No risk

Northfield Victoria Common near B31 3UN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 3UN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 3UN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWest Heath ParkLargeWalking directions to West Heath Park

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
4,417.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.24(-53%)
Burglary
8.47(+109%)
Vehicle crime
7.17(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.21(-52%)
Other theft
3.91(-31%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
72.4%
Other Asian
12
3.9%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.57%
Arab
10
3.25%
Other White
9
2.92%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
27.46%
No qualifications
46
18.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
16.39%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
13.11%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
40.68%
Owns with a mortgage
36
30.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.71%
Social rents from council
11
9.32%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.93%
Total households: 118

Property prices in King's Norton North

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £310K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £279 per square foot) in King's Norton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in King's Norton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£565,000£332
Semi-Detached55£275,000£290
Terraced42£224,000£253
Flats12£127,500£208

10-year price trendmedian sale price in King's Norton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Norton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£470,500£118,500£162,000£141,975
2017£368,000£100,000£187,500£140,000
2018£326,500£115,000£190,000£153,000
2019£367,500£100,500£194,500£168,000
2020£437,530£100,000£193,750£154,000
2021£434,000£105,000£220,000£175,000
2022£375,000£120,000£255,000£210,000
2023£540,000£115,000£250,000£220,000
2024£595,000£129,850£259,250£198,000
2025£500,000£126,750£271,750£215,000
2026£515,000£118,500£275,000£241,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Norton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Norton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£225£188£161
2017£238£179£198£174
2018£249£197£222£184
2019£272£194£219£204
2020£270£180£211£186
2021£262£184£237£206
2022£271£205£259£249
2023£333£228£272£256
2024£354£222£267£238
2025£321£201£289£246
2026£322£244£290£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Norton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for King's Norton North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 3UN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 3UN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2026172, Middlemore Road, Birmingham, B31 3UNTerracedFreehold£240,000
06 Jun 2025146, Middlemore Road, Birmingham, B31 3UNSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
03 Jun 202683, Middlemore Road, Birmingham, B31 3ULTerracedFreehold£270,000
03 Jul 202552, Wychall Road, Birmingham, B31 3AASemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
13 Feb 20266, Pensford Road, Birmingham, B31 3ADOtherFreehold£2,000

Schools

In the B31 3UN postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 3UN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWychall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondarySt Thomas Aquinas Catholic SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Laurence Church Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 3UN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miEuroessentialWychall Road, Birmingham, B31 3AUWalking directions to Euroessential
0.3 miSelect & SaveIngoldsby Road, Birmingham, B31 2HHWalking directions to Select & Save
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodWest Heath Road, Birmingham, B31 3TGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 3UN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Derek Smith

King's Norton North - 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
WardKing's Norton NorthE05011148
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Northfield Victoria CommonE02001946
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 120AE01009205
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 3UN

Is B31 3UN (Northfield Victoria Common) safe?

The area around B31 3UN records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B31 3UN?

The median sale price around B31 3UN in Northfield Victoria Common is £270,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B31 3UN?

There are 18 schools close to B31 3UN, including Wychall Primary School (Good), St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School (Good) and St Laurence Church Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 3UN?

The closest station to B31 3UN is Northfield, about 669 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 3UN?

B31 3UN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,450 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B31 3UN (Northfield Victoria Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B31 3UN is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Derek Smith (Reform UK).

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