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B31 4SA

Heronfield Drive

Longbridge & West Heath

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Overview

Postcode B31 4SA 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

West Heath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,771 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

West Heath has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 4SA.

Flood risk

No risk

West Heath near B31 4SA 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 4SA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
5,626.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.22(-43%)
Vehicle crime
7.64(+17%)
Burglary
6.25(+54%)
Drugs
3.47(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.47(-52%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
89.86%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.99%
Caribbean
6
2.17%
Irish
4
1.45%
Other White
3
1.09%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
29.61%
Level 3 (A level)
55
23.61%
No qualifications
38
16.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.44%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
44.53%
Owns outright
55
42.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.81%
Shared ownership
3
2.34%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 4SA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 4SA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 20257, Ditton Grove, Birmingham, B31 4RYTerracedFreehold£220,000
14 Nov 2025197, Groveley Lane, Birmingham, B31 4QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
10 Sept 2025235, Groveley Lane, Birmingham, B31 4QBTerracedFreehold£49,504
19 Mar 2026109, Coombes Lane, Birmingham, B31 4QUSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
21 Nov 2025165, Coombes Lane, Birmingham, B31 4QUFlatsFreehold£252,000

Schools

In the B31 4SA postcode area, located within West Heath, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 4SA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCofton Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAlbert Bradbeer Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miSecondaryTurves Green Boys' SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 4SA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 4SA
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
0.4 miM&S FoodhallCollege Street, Birmingham, B31 2UQWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

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 4SA, 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)West HeathE02001957
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 131BE01009168
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 4SA

Is B31 4SA (West Heath) safe?

The area around B31 4SA records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near B31 4SA?

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

What schools are near B31 4SA?

There are 10 schools close to B31 4SA, including Cofton Primary School (Good), Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy (Good) and Turves Green Boys' School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 4SA?

The closest station to B31 4SA is Longbridge, about 818 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 4SA?

B31 4SA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,771 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B31 4SA (West Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

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