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B31 4AY

Centenary Close

Longbridge & West Heath

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Detailed insights for B31 4AY

Overview

Postcode B31 4AY 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 Turves Green area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.7 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 Turves Green is £39,252 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Turves Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,152 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Turves Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17%

Approximately 17.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Turves Green is £39,252 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 4AY.

Flood risk

No risk

Turves Green near B31 4AY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 4AY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield
0.8 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
5,413.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.81(+36%)
Shoplifting
20.35(+134%)
Robbery
7.15(+367%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.6(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.6(-9%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
82.72%
Other White
9
3.31%
Irish
7
2.57%
Indian
5
1.84%
African
5
1.84%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
24.31%
No qualifications
50
22.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.97%
Level 3 (A level)
33
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.3%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
36.61%
Owns with a mortgage
31
27.68%
Social rents from council
18
16.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
15.18%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.68%
Total households: 112

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 4AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 4AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 20252, Centenary Close, Birmingham, B31 4AYTerracedFreehold£225,000
25 Nov 202580, Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
20 Nov 202581, Coleys Lane, Birmingham, B31 4AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
12 Mar 202654, Heathlands Grove, Birmingham, B31 4BASemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
28 Nov 202551, Heathlands Grove, Birmingham, B31 4BAFlatsLeasehold£70,000

Schools

In the B31 4AY postcode area, located within Turves Green, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 4AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryTurves Green Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Northfield School for GirlsAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miNurseryWest Heath Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 4AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 4AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier114 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BLWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miNisa Local114-116 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BLWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodWest Heath Road, Birmingham, B31 3TGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miTesco ExpressThe Fordrough, Birmingham, B31 3LYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miPremier1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QWWalking directions to Premier

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 4AY, 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)Turves GreenE02001952
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 126BE01009210
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 4AY

Is B31 4AY (Turves Green) safe?

The area around B31 4AY records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near B31 4AY?

The median sale price around B31 4AY in Turves Green is £225,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 240 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B31 4AY?

There are 18 schools close to B31 4AY, 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.

What is the nearest station to B31 4AY?

The closest station to B31 4AY is Northfield, about 503 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 4AY?

B31 4AY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,152 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B31 4AY (Turves Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B31 4AY 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).