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B31 5AB

Allens Cross

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Northfield Victoria Common / Allens Cross / B31 5AB

Overview

Postcode B31 5AB is located in a major urban area, within the Allens Cross ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Northfield Victoria Common area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Northfield Victoria Common is £47,300 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Allens Cross Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
163
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Northfield Victoria Common has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,416 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Northfield Victoria Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 10.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income of residents in Northfield Victoria Common is £47,300 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from B31 5AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Northfield Victoria Common near B31 5AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.5 mi

Northfield

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.2 miAllens Cross ParkLarge
0.2 miWalmesley Way ParkSmall

Property prices in Allens Cross

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £218,500 in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £380,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£267,500
Flats3£145,000
Semi-Detached45£240,000
Terraced40£197,500

10 years price trend in Allens Cross

Schools

In the B31 5AB postcode area, located within Northfield Victoria Common, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySt Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miNot applicableThe Edge AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBellfield Infant School (NC)Community school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miSainsbury'sFrankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AA
0.1 miVP Convenience Store948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PD
0.2 miSam MinimarketHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PD
0.2 miAldi860 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NS
0.3 miOptions821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQ

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.