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B31 5BD

Green Park Road

Northfield

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Overview

Postcode B31 5BD 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 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 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
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 5BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Longbridge North near B31 5BD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 5BD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield
0.8 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
351
Population density
4,808.2 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
301
86%
Irish
12
3.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.71%
Other Asian
4
1.14%
African
4
1.14%
Total population: 350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
35.77%
Level 3 (A level)
63
22.99%
No qualifications
35
12.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.04%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
50.38%
Owns outright
50
37.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.77%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.5%
Shared ownership
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Northfield

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)139
Typical range (middle 50%)£202K – £324K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Northfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £635,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£389,500£368
Semi-Detached77£294,000£310
Terraced34£230,000£241
Flats17£135,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330,000£96,000£175,000£155,498
2017£293,500£110,000£186,000£157,000
2018£325,000£120,000£190,500£175,000
2019£340,000£119,000£210,000£173,250
2020£282,250£120,000£220,000£167,000
2021£340,000£114,250£230,000£192,000
2022£372,000£127,500£246,500£235,000
2023£343,500£135,000£255,000£230,000
2024£395,000£129,000£280,000£230,000
2025£390,000£142,000£283,500£210,000
2026£377,000£155,000£290,000£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£147£195£166
2017£229£163£205£178
2018£235£180£219£191
2019£272£186£223£194
2020£238£179£241£190
2021£285£179£257£210
2022£328£200£288£256
2023£316£213£275£245
2024£345£205£299£254
2025£353£217£305£247
2026£293£215£310£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northfield in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 5BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202523, Green Park Road, Birmingham, B31 5AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£233,000
27 Mar 202647, West Park Avenue, Birmingham, B31 5BETerracedFreehold£300,000
10 Oct 202527, West Park Avenue, Birmingham, B31 5BESemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
06 Feb 202648, West Park Avenue, Birmingham, B31 5BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
21 Aug 202556, West Park Avenue, Birmingham, B31 5BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£322,500

Schools

In the B31 5BD postcode area, located within Longbridge North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Meadows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableThe Edge AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 5BD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 5BD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QWWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miOrizont1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SLWalking directions to Orizont
0.4 miOne StopHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SPWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miVP Convenience Store948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PDWalking directions to VP Convenience Store
0.4 miSainsbury'sFrankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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

Local councillors

George Hall

Northfield - 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
WardNorthfieldE05011158
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 5BD

Is B31 5BD (Longbridge North) safe?

The area around B31 5BD 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 5BD?

The median sale price around B31 5BD in Longbridge North is £275,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B31 5BD?

There are 17 schools close to B31 5BD, including St Brigid's Catholic Primary School (Good), The Meadows Primary School (Requires improvement) and The Edge Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 5BD?

The closest station to B31 5BD is Northfield, about 985 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 5BD?

B31 5BD 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 5BD (Longbridge North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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