Postcode B31 4SN 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 very high crime levels, with around 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Turves Green.
West Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,270 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
West Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.0% 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 4SN.
West Heath near B31 4SN 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Longbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Longbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Turves Green | Large | Walking directions to Turves Green |
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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 4SN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | 43, Longhurst Croft, Birmingham, B31 4SG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 1, Longhurst Croft, Birmingham, B31 4SG | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 47, Forrell Grove, Birmingham, B31 4SL | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 60, Longhurst Croft, Birmingham, B31 4SQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 108, Longhurst Croft, Birmingham, B31 4SQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the B31 4SN postcode area, located within West Heath, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 4SN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | West Heath Post Office | 27 Alvechurch Road, Birmingham, B31 3JW | Walking directions to West Heath Post Office |
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 4SN, 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 4SN records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4SN in West Heath is £225,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 240 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to B31 4SN, including St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good), Cofton Primary School (Good) and Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B31 4SN is Longbridge, about 1,378 m away.
B31 4SN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,270 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 4SN 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).