Postcode B31 4HQ 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 Longbridge, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Turves Green.
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.
Longbridge North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.5% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 224 ft away from B31 4HQ.
Longbridge North near B31 4HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Longbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Longbridge |
| 1 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Turves Green | Large | Walking directions to Turves Green |
| 0.3 mi | Austin Park | Small | Walking directions to Austin Park |
Based on 252 recent sales, the median property price is £224,000 (about £272 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 | 29 | £247,500 | £298 |
| Semi-Detached | 92 | £240,000 | £280 |
| Terraced | 96 | £220,500 | £277 |
| Flats | 35 | £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 | £300,000 | £132,000 | £239,000 | £209,500 |
| 2026 | £228,000 | £141,000 | £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 | £281 | £265 |
| 2026 | £307 | £259 | £295 | £277 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 4HQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 187, Central Avenue, Birmingham, B31 4HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 20, Eden Close, Birmingham, B31 4HG | Terraced | Freehold | £177,500 | |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 9, Whitcot Grove, Birmingham, B31 4JU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 141, Coney Green Drive, Birmingham, B31 4EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 21, Sunbury Road, Birmingham, B31 4LL | Terraced | Freehold | £251,000 |
In the B31 4HQ postcode area, located within Longbridge North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 4HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Michaels Express | Sunbury Road, Birmingham, B31 4LL | Walking directions to Michaels Express |
| 0.1 mi | Longbridge Store | Bittell Close, Birmingham, B31 4LQ | Walking directions to Longbridge Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Longbridge Lane, Birmingham, B31 2TW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | College Street, Birmingham, B31 2UQ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SP | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 4HQ, 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 4HQ 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.
The median sale price around B31 4HQ in Longbridge North is £224,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 252 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B31 4HQ, including Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy (Good), Turves Green Boys' School and The Meadows Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B31 4HQ is Longbridge, about 123 m away.
B31 4HQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B31 4HQ 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).