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B31 3XL

Moor Leasow

Longbridge & West Heath

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Overview

Postcode B31 3XL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 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
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Northfield Victoria Common has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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 3XL.

Flood risk

Low

Northfield Victoria Common near B31 3XL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 3XL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
4,228.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.56(-39%)
Vehicle crime
5.54(-15%)
Public order
4.16(-31%)
Burglary
2.77(-32%)
Other theft
2.08(-63%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
80.06%
Other White
16
5.06%
Indian
10
3.16%
Caribbean
7
2.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.22%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
27.05%
Level 3 (A level)
54
19.22%
No qualifications
47
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
14.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.03%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
78
44.57%
Owns with a mortgage
52
29.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
24.57%
Other social rented
1
0.57%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.57%
Total households: 175

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 3XL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 3XL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 20264, Moor Leasow, Birmingham, B31 3XLTerracedFreehold£332,500
20 Jan 202629, Moor Leasow, Birmingham, B31 3XLDetachedFreehold£440,500
30 Apr 202530, Moor Leasow, Birmingham, B31 3XLDetachedFreehold£374,000
30 Jan 20267, Furlong Meadow, Birmingham, B31 3XJTerracedFreehold£350,000
19 Nov 2025282, Staple Lodge Road, Birmingham, B31 3ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£253,000

Schools

In the B31 3XL postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 3XL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWychall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt Thomas Aquinas Catholic SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFairway Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 3XL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miEuroessentialWychall Road, Birmingham, B31 3AUWalking directions to Euroessential
0.4 miSelect & SaveIngoldsby Road, Birmingham, B31 2HHWalking directions to Select & Save
0.5 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 3XL, 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)Northfield Victoria CommonE02001946
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 120CE01009211
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1982-03-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 3XL

Is B31 3XL (Northfield Victoria Common) safe?

The area around B31 3XL 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.

What is the average house price near B31 3XL?

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

What schools are near B31 3XL?

There are 13 schools close to B31 3XL, including Wychall Primary School (Good), St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School (Good) and Fairway Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 3XL?

The closest station to B31 3XL is Northfield, about 864 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 3XL?

B31 3XL 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).

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

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

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