Postcode B31 4AR 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 Longbridge North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.3 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 Longbridge North is £51,267 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Allens Cross Park.
Longbridge North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,465 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Longbridge North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Longbridge North is £51,267 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 131 ft away from B31 4AR.
Longbridge North near B31 4AR 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| 0.8 mi | Longbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Longbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Allens Cross Park | Large | Walking directions to Allens Cross 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 4AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 2, Centenary Close, Birmingham, B31 4AY | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 54, Heathlands Grove, Birmingham, B31 4BA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 51, Heathlands Grove, Birmingham, B31 4BA | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 53, Coleys Lane, Birmingham, B31 4AD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 35B, Coleys Lane, Birmingham, B31 4AD | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the B31 4AR postcode area, located within Longbridge North, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 4AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 114 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 114-116 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | West Heath Road, Birmingham, B31 3TG | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Orizont | 1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SL | Walking directions to Orizont |
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 4AR, 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 4AR records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B31 4AR in Longbridge North is £225,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 240 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B31 4AR, including Turves Green Primary School (Good), King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls and West Heath Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B31 4AR is Northfield, about 456 m away.
B31 4AR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,465 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 4AR 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).