Postcode insights

B31 4NF

Fountain Close

Longbridge & West Heath

Property search →

Interactive map showing B31 4NF and surrounding area

Loading map…

Detailed insights for B31 4NF

Overview

Postcode B31 4NF 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 South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longbridge South is £45,428 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
45.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Longbridge South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,023 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Longbridge South has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.6%

Approximately 45.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Longbridge South is £45,428 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 203 ft away from B31 4NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Longbridge South near B31 4NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 4NF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
395
Population density
6,448.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.27(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.51(+100%)
Vehicle crime
12.1(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.74(+20%)
Other theft
4.7(-17%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
74.19%
Other White
25
6.27%
African
12
3.01%
Indian
11
2.76%
Other Black
11
2.76%
Total population: 399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
77
26.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
23.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
17.07%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
13.24%
Total 16+ residents: 287

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
60
37.97%
Owns with a mortgage
37
23.42%
Owns outright
34
21.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.23%
Other social rented
12
7.59%
Total households: 158

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 4NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 4NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202535, Fountain Close, Birmingham, B31 4NFTerracedFreehold£210,000
30 Oct 202575, Fountain Close, Birmingham, B31 4NFTerracedFreehold£200,000
07 May 202510, Cofton Grove, Birmingham, B31 4NPTerracedFreehold£130,000
05 Dec 2025251, Groveley Lane, Birmingham, B31 4PSTerracedFreehold£235,000
05 Dec 2025251, Groveley Lane, Birmingham, B31 4PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the B31 4NF postcode area, located within Longbridge South, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 4NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySt Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryCofton Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryAlbert Bradbeer Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 4NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 4NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miM&S FoodhallCollege Street, Birmingham, B31 2UQWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.5 miLifestyle ExpressParsonage Drive, Bromsgrove, B45 8ASWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

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 4NF, 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 SouthE02001955
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 129FE01034945
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 4NF

Is B31 4NF (Longbridge South) safe?

The area around B31 4NF records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near B31 4NF?

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

What schools are near B31 4NF?

There are 8 schools close to B31 4NF, including St Columba's Catholic Primary School (Good), Cofton Primary School (Good) and Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 4NF?

The closest station to B31 4NF is Longbridge, about 940 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 4NF?

B31 4NF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,023 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B31 4NF (Longbridge South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

Nearby Postcodes