Postcode B31 5BA is located in a major urban area, within the Northfield 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 74.5 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Allens Cross Park.
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.
Longbridge North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 of residents in Longbridge North is £42,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 5BA.
Longbridge North near B31 5BA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| 0.9 mi | Longbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Longbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 159 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Northfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,600 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £427,075 |
| Flats | 23 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £271,125 |
| Terraced | 42 | £212,500 |
10 year median price trend in Northfield
In the B31 5BA postcode area, located within Longbridge North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 5BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Orizont | 1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SL | Walking directions to Orizont |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Frankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | VP Convenience Store | 948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PD | Walking directions to VP Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.