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B31 4DP

Coney Green Drive

Longbridge & West Heath

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Overview

Postcode B31 4DP 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 138.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.5 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Longbridge North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,794 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Longbridge North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 228 ft away from B31 4DP.

Flood risk

No risk

Longbridge North near B31 4DP 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 4DP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield
0.5 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 4DP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTurves GreenLargeWalking directions to Turves Green

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
3,663.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.52(+85%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.06(+79%)
Vehicle crime
11.82(+82%)
Shoplifting
11.82(+36%)
Public order
10.57(+74%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
226
86.26%
Irish
9
3.44%
Other White
6
2.29%
Chinese
5
1.91%
Indian
5
1.91%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
34.45%
Level 3 (A level)
50
21.01%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
17.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.08%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
91
69.47%
Owns with a mortgage
31
23.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.11%
Total households: 131

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 4DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 4DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202611, Coney Green Drive, Birmingham, B31 4DPTerracedFreehold£229,000
23 Jun 202515, Coney Green Drive, Birmingham, B31 4DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
28 Aug 202523, Hawkesley Crescent, Birmingham, B31 4DNDetachedFreehold£200,000
22 Aug 202537, Hawkesley Crescent, Birmingham, B31 4DNDetachedFreehold£175,000
05 Feb 202642, Coney Green Drive, Birmingham, B31 4DTDetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 4DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryKing Edward VI Northfield School for GirlsAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryTurves Green Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miSecondaryTurves Green Boys' SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 4DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 4DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa Local114-116 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BLWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miPremier114 Turves Green, Birmingham, B31 4BLWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miOrizont1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SLWalking directions to Orizont
0.4 miOne StopHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SPWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 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 4DP, 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 124EE01009213
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 4DP

Is B31 4DP (Longbridge North) safe?

The area around B31 4DP records about 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 4DP?

The median sale price around B31 4DP 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 4DP?

There are 16 schools close to B31 4DP, including King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls, Turves Green Primary School (Good) and Turves Green Boys' School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 4DP?

The closest station to B31 4DP is Northfield, about 800 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 4DP?

B31 4DP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,794 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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