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B31 5AN

Allens Cross

Birmingham

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

Overview

Postcode B31 5AN 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 166.8 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
167
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 166.8 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 212 ft away from B31 5AN.

Flood risk

No risk

Northfield Victoria Common near B31 5AN 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 2 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.5 mi

Northfield

N/A

1 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.1 miAllens Cross ParkLarge
0.3 miWalmesley Way ParkSmall

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
4,911.5 per km²

Demographics

British
226
68.28%
Other White
21
6.34%
Indian
16
4.83%
African
15
4.53%
Other Asian
13
3.93%
Total population: 331

Housing

Owns outright
47
35.61%
Owns with a mortgage
40
30.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
23.48%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.3%
Social rents from council
6
4.55%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Allens Cross

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £380,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£248,750
Flats4£135,000
Semi-Detached46£242,000
Terraced41£200,000

10 years price trend in Allens Cross

Schools

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

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Edge AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBellfield Infant School (NC)Community school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miVP Convenience Store948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PD
0.2 miSainsbury'sFrankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AA
0.2 miPremier1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QW
0.2 miSam MinimarketHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PD
0.3 miAldi860 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NS

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.