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B31 5AP

Hill Top Road

Allens Cross

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Overview

Postcode B31 5AP is located in a major urban area, within the Allens Cross ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Longbridge North area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longbridge North is £51,267 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Allens Cross Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Longbridge North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,801 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Longbridge North has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Longbridge North is £51,267 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from B31 5AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Longbridge North near B31 5AP 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.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 5AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield
1 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 5AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miAllens Cross ParkLargeWalking directions to Allens Cross Park
0.3 miWalmesley Way ParkSmallWalking directions to Walmesley Way Park

Area Profile

Population
351
Population density
4,564.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.17(-43%)
Shoplifting
11.7(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
8(+10%)
Burglary
5.54(+36%)
Public order
4.93(-19%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
300
85.23%
Irish
22
6.25%
Other White
8
2.27%
African
6
1.7%
Bangladeshi
3
0.85%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
27.84%
Level 3 (A level)
61
22.34%
No qualifications
49
17.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
8.42%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
47.55%
Owns with a mortgage
39
27.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
20.98%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.8%
Other social rented
2
1.4%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Allens Cross

Median price£223,250
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£184K – £281K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £223,250 (about £266 per square foot) in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Allens Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£256,750£276
Terraced30£241,500£285
Semi-Detached52£233,500£271
Flats6£105,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Allens Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allens Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193,500£90,000£145,000£109,000
2017£206,500£84,500£145,000£126,000
2018£255,000£101,500£175,000£129,950
2019£270,000£88,500£177,000£142,500
2020£358,000£120,000£185,000£160,000
2021£285,000£92,500£207,000£165,000
2022£245,000£79,498£230,000£185,000
2023£360,000£130,000£240,400£181,000
2024£306,250£50,500£237,500£206,500
2025£261,000£130,000£235,175£197,000
2026£140,000£237,500£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Allens Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Allens Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230£107£173£142
2017£221£151£172£155
2018£275£143£201£172
2019£278£156£204£183
2020£241£187£203£187
2021£315£143£232£224
2022£257£149£259£233
2023£332£204£268£236
2024£327£116£269£265
2025£276£216£269£246
2026£232£264£308
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Allens Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Allens Cross in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 5AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 5AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jun 202644, Hill Top Road, Birmingham, B31 5APSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
28 Nov 202522, Hill Top Road, Birmingham, B31 5APTerracedFreehold£360,000
26 Mar 202548, Hill Top Road, Birmingham, B31 5APSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
23 Jul 202545, Hill Top Road, Birmingham, B31 5ANTerracedFreehold£248,000
02 Jul 20257, Hill Top Road, Birmingham, B31 5ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the B31 5AP postcode area, located within Longbridge North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 5AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Edge AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBellfield Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 5AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 5AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miVP Convenience Store948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to VP Convenience Store
0.2 miPremier1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QWWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miSainsbury'sFrankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miSam MinimarketHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to Sam Minimarket
0.3 miOrizont1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SLWalking directions to Orizont

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 5AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eddie Freeman

Allens Cross - 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
WardAllens CrossE05011119
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Longbridge NorthE02001950
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 124BE01009207
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 5AP

Is B31 5AP (Longbridge North) safe?

The area around B31 5AP records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near B31 5AP?

The median sale price around B31 5AP in Longbridge North is £223,250 (about £266 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B31 5AP?

There are 16 schools close to B31 5AP, including St Brigid's Catholic Primary School (Good), The Edge Academy (Good) and Bellfield Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 5AP?

The closest station to B31 5AP is Northfield, about 776 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 5AP?

B31 5AP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,801 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B31 5AP (Longbridge North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B31 5AP is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eddie Freeman (Reform UK).