Postcode B31 4LA 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 West Heath area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in West Heath is £39,900 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Turves Green.
West Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,991 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
West Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in West Heath is £39,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 4LA.
West Heath near B31 4LA 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Longbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Longbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Turves Green | Large | Walking directions to Turves Green |
| 0.4 mi | Austin Park | Small | Walking directions to Austin Park |
Based on 211 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Longbridge & West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £292,500 |
| Flats | 29 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 67 | £217,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longbridge & West Heath
In the B31 4LA postcode area, located within West Heath, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 4LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Longbridge Store | Bittell Close, Birmingham, B31 4LQ | Walking directions to Longbridge Store |
| 0.1 mi | Michaels Express | Sunbury Road, Birmingham, B31 4LL | Walking directions to Michaels Express |
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.