Postcode B31 5AR 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 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Longbridge North is £51,267 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.
Longbridge North has a low 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.
Longbridge North has a moderate 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from B31 5AR.
Longbridge North near B31 5AR 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 |
| 0.9 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 90 recent sales, the median property price is £217,800 in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,300 up to £354,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 37 | £197,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £237,588 |
| Flats | 6 | £130,000 |
| Detached | 3 | £230,000 |
10 year median price trend in Allens Cross
In the B31 5AR postcode area, located within Longbridge North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 5AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | VP Convenience Store | 948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PD | Walking directions to VP Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Frankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Orizont | 1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SL | Walking directions to Orizont |
| 0.3 mi | Sam Minimarket | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PD | Walking directions to Sam Minimarket |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Eddie Freeman
Allens Cross - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.