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B31 5ED

Tessall Lane

Northfield

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Overview

Postcode B31 5ED 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% 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 Longbridge, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Allens Cross Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Longbridge North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,102 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from B31 5ED.

Flood risk

No risk

Longbridge North near B31 5ED has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B31 5ED
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Longbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Longbridge
0.8 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B31 5ED
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAllens Cross ParkLargeWalking directions to Allens Cross Park

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
3,912.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.68(-39%)
Shoplifting
22.5(+159%)
Burglary
9.47(+133%)
Public order
7.1(+17%)
Vehicle crime
7.1(+9%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
80.08%
Irish
10
3.98%
Other White
10
3.98%
Other Asian
6
2.39%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.39%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
30.19%
No qualifications
41
19.34%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.32%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
39.81%
Owns with a mortgage
39
36.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
20.37%
Shared ownership
2
1.85%
Social rents from council
1
0.93%
Total households: 108

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 5ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 5ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026175, Tessall Lane, Birmingham, B31 5EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,500
24 Jun 2025165, Tessall Lane, Birmingham, B31 5EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
04 Nov 202546, Bodenham Road, Birmingham, B31 5DSDetachedFreehold£445,000
12 Sept 202543, Bodenham Road, Birmingham, B31 5DPDetachedFreehold£389,500
31 Mar 202539, Bodenham Road, Birmingham, B31 5DPDetachedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the B31 5ED postcode area, located within Longbridge North, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B31 5ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Meadows Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.6 miSecondaryTurves Green Boys' SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.7 miPrimarySt Columba's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 5ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B31 5ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SPWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miOrizont1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SLWalking directions to Orizont
0.4 miPremier1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QWWalking directions to Premier

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 5ED, 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 124CE01009208
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B31 5ED

Is B31 5ED (Longbridge North) safe?

The area around B31 5ED records about 65 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 5ED?

The median sale price around B31 5ED 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 5ED?

There are 16 schools close to B31 5ED, including The Meadows Primary School (Requires improvement), Turves Green Boys' School and St Columba's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B31 5ED?

The closest station to B31 5ED is Longbridge, about 782 m away.

How deprived is the area around B31 5ED?

B31 5ED scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,102 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B31 5ED (Longbridge North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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