Postcode B31 5AP is located in a major urban area, within the Allens Cross area 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 median sale price in Allens Cross is £215,600 (around £264 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £275,000. 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.
Longbridge North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,801 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Longbridge North has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Longbridge North is £51,267 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from B31 5AP.
Longbridge North near B31 5AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| 1 mi | Longbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Longbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Allens Cross Park | Large | Walking directions to Allens Cross Park |
| 0.3 mi | Walmesley Way Park | Small | Walking directions to Walmesley Way Park |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £215,600 (about £264 per square foot) in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £292,000 | £272 |
| Terraced | 31 | £235,000 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £220,000 | £265 |
| Flats | 9 | £112,000 | £197 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £128,250 | £233,588 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £112,000 | £226,000 | £232,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £197 | £270 | £249 |
| 2026 | £272 | £169 | £264 | £297 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 5AP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2026 | 44, Hill Top Road, Birmingham, B31 5AP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 22, Hill Top Road, Birmingham, B31 5AP | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 45, Hill Top Road, Birmingham, B31 5AN | Terraced | Freehold | £248,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2025 | 7, Hill Top Road, Birmingham, B31 5AN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 45, Park View Road, Birmingham, B31 5AR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 |
In the B31 5AP postcode area, located within Longbridge North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. | |
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Jun 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | The Edge Academy | Free schools alternative provision | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
The Edge Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 Jan 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Bellfield Junior School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Jun 2022. | |
Bellfield Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 29 Jun 2022
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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B31 5AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | VP Convenience Store | 948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PD | Walking directions to VP Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Frankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Sam Minimarket | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PD | Walking directions to Sam Minimarket |
| 0.3 mi | Orizont | 1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SL | Walking directions to Orizont |
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 5AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eddie Freeman
Allens Cross - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B31 5AP in Allens Cross is £215,600 (about £264 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
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 official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B31 5AP is Northfield, about 776 m away.
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).
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).