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B31 5AP

Allens Cross

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Longbridge North / Allens Cross / B31 5AP

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Longbridge North is £42,000 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Longbridge North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,041 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Longbridge North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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

5/10

The average income of residents in Longbridge North is £42,000 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.

DistanceNameLines
0.5 mi

Northfield

N/A

1 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.1 miAllens Cross ParkLarge
0.3 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 5AP postcode area, located within Longbridge North, 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 miPremier1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QW
0.2 miSainsbury'sFrankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AA
0.3 miSam MinimarketHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PD
0.3 miOrizont1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SL

Data Sources

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