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 low crime levels, with around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Heath is £50,199 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Turves Green.
West Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,657 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
West Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in West Heath is £50,199 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £258,750 | £306 |
| Semi-Detached | 92 | £238,500 | £282 |
| Terraced | 87 | £220,000 | £277 |
| Flats | 33 | £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 | £302,000 | £132,000 | £238,000 | £209,500 |
| 2026 | £246,250 | £147,000 | £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 | £285 | £262 |
| 2026 | £309 | £259 | £295 | £278 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 4LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | 196, Longbridge Lane, Birmingham, B31 4JT | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 48, Culmington Road, Birmingham, B31 4JW | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 18, Culmington Road, Birmingham, B31 4JW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | 189, Longbridge Lane, Birmingham, B31 4JX | Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | 193, Longbridge Lane, Birmingham, B31 4JX | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 |
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 |
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 4LA, 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 4LA records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B31 4LA in West Heath is £225,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 240 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to B31 4LA, including Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy (Good), Turves Green Boys' School and Cofton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B31 4LA is Longbridge, about 284 m away.
B31 4LA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,657 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 4LA 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).