Postcode B31 3XA 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is West Heath Park.
Northfield Victoria Common has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,833 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Northfield Victoria Common has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Northfield Victoria Common is £56,145 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 3XA.
Northfield Victoria Common near B31 3XA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | West Heath Park | Large | Walking directions to West Heath Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 3XA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2025 | 22, Rea Valley Drive, Birmingham, B31 3XA | Other | Freehold | £11,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 1, Over Brunton Close, Birmingham, B31 3XB | Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 39, Over Brunton Close, Birmingham, B31 3XB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £372,500 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 24, Farfield Close, Birmingham, B31 3XX | Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 20, Farfield Close, Birmingham, B31 3XX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the B31 3XA postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 3XA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | West Heath Road, Birmingham, B31 3TG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | The Fordrough, Birmingham, B31 3LY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 114 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 114-116 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 3XA, 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 3XA records about 42 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.
The median sale price around B31 3XA in Northfield Victoria Common is £225,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 240 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to B31 3XA, including West Heath Nursery School (Good), Wychall Primary School (Good) and West Heath Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B31 3XA is Northfield, about 495 m away.
B31 3XA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,833 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 3XA 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).