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B31 4BH

Willetts Road

Longbridge & West Heath

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Overview

Postcode B31 4BH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Turves Green.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
50.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Longbridge North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.6%

Approximately 50.6% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Longbridge North is £51,267 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Longbridge North near B31 4BH 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 4BH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield
0.7 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 4BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTurves GreenLargeWalking directions to Turves Green

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
3,143.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.71(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.19(+32%)
Vehicle crime
10.27(+58%)
Public order
7.34(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.87(-19%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
78.16%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
6.96%
Bangladeshi
7
2.22%
Irish
7
2.22%
Other Asian
6
1.9%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
90
35.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.83%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.25%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
44
28.57%
Other social rented
34
22.08%
Owns with a mortgage
29
18.83%
Owns outright
28
18.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
10.39%
Total households: 154

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 4BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 4BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Mar 202654, Heathlands Grove, Birmingham, B31 4BASemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
28 Nov 202551, Heathlands Grove, Birmingham, B31 4BAFlatsLeasehold£70,000
25 Nov 202580, Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
14 Nov 20252, Centenary Close, Birmingham, B31 4AYTerracedFreehold£225,000
12 Dec 20259, The Oak Walk, Birmingham, B31 4HASemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the B31 4BH postcode area, located within Longbridge North, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 4BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryTurves Green Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 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 4BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 4BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPremier114 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BLWalking directions to Premier
0 miNisa Local114-116 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BLWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 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 miOrizont1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SLWalking directions to Orizont

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 4BH, 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)Longbridge NorthE02001950
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 124DE01009209
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 4BH

Is B31 4BH (Longbridge North) safe?

The area around B31 4BH 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.

What is the average house price near B31 4BH?

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

What schools are near B31 4BH?

There are 16 schools close to B31 4BH, 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 4BH?

The closest station to B31 4BH is Northfield, about 620 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 4BH?

B31 4BH 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).

Who represents B31 4BH (Longbridge North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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