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B31 4QQ

Groveley Lane

Longbridge & West Heath

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Detailed insights for B31 4QQ

Overview

Postcode B31 4QQ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Heath is £50,199 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Turves Green.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

West Heath has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,192 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

West Heath has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in West Heath is £50,199 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 4QQ.

Flood risk

No risk

West Heath near B31 4QQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 4QQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 4QQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTurves GreenLargeWalking directions to Turves Green

Area Profile

Population
306
Population density
6,496.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.97(-29%)
Vehicle crime
7.42(+13%)
Burglary
6.07(+50%)
Public order
5.39(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.05(-44%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
91.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.61%
Caribbean
5
1.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.98%
Other White
3
0.98%
Total population: 305

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
24.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
23.27%
Level 3 (A level)
49
20%
No qualifications
33
13.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.65%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
43.94%
Owns outright
42
31.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
16.67%
Other social rented
7
5.3%
Shared ownership
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Longbridge & West Heath

Based on 206 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)

Price distribution by property type for Longbridge & West Heath in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longbridge & West Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£323,000
Flats26£146,375
Semi-Detached74£239,000
Terraced69£205,000

10 year median price trend in Longbridge & West Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longbridge & West Heath.

Schools

In the B31 4QQ postcode area, located within West Heath, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 4QQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCofton Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAlbert Bradbeer Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondaryTurves Green Boys' SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 4QQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLongbridge StoreBittell Close, Birmingham, B31 4LQWalking directions to Longbridge Store
0.4 miMichaels ExpressSunbury Road, Birmingham, B31 4LLWalking directions to Michaels Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,497
Band B£1,746
Band C£1,996
Band D£2,245
Band E£2,744
Band F£3,243
Band G£3,742
Band H£4,491

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham NorthfieldE14001097
WardLongbridge & West HeathE05011152
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West HeathE02001957
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 131CE01009170
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.