Postcode B31 5HN is located in a major urban area, within the Northfield ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Longbridge South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longbridge South is £45,428 per year. The nearest station is Longbridge, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hollymoor Park.
Longbridge South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Longbridge South has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Longbridge South is £45,428 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 5HN.
Longbridge South near B31 5HN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Longbridge located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Longbridge | N/A | Walking directions to Longbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hollymoor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hollymoor Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £389,500 | £368 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £294,000 | £310 |
| Terraced | 34 | £230,000 | £241 |
| Flats | 17 | £135,000 | £209 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 5HN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 154, Farren Road, Birmingham, B31 5HN | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 142, Farren Road, Birmingham, B31 5HN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £292,500 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 195, Farren Road, Birmingham, B31 5HL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 290, Tessall Lane, Birmingham, B31 5EF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 262, Tessall Lane, Birmingham, B31 5EF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the B31 5HN postcode area, located within Longbridge South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 5HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Hawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2SP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Select & Save | Guardian Court, Birmingham, B31 5NJ | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Frankley Beeches Road, Birmingham, B31 5NJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 5HN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Hall
Northfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B31 5HN records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B31 5HN in Longbridge South is £275,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B31 5HN, including The Meadows Primary School (Requires improvement), Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy (Good) and St Columba's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B31 5HN is Longbridge, about 999 m away.
B31 5HN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,407 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 5HN is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: George Hall (Reform UK).