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B31 5LW

Allens Cross

Birmingham

England / West Midlands / Birmingham / Allens Cross / B31 5LW

Overview

Postcode B31 5LW is located in a major urban area, within the Allens Cross ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region , and forms part of the Allens Cross area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Allens Cross is £34,400 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Allens Cross Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Allens Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,761 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Allens Cross has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

32.1%

Approximately 32.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in Allens Cross is £34,400 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Allens Cross near B31 5LW 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.7 mi

Northfield

N/A

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.2 miAllens Cross ParkLarge
0.2 miWalmesley Way ParkSmall

Property prices in Allens Cross

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £218,500 in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £380,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£267,500
Flats3£145,000
Semi-Detached45£240,000
Terraced40£197,500

10 years price trend in Allens Cross

Schools

In the B31 5LW postcode area, located within Allens Cross, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMerritts Brook Primary E-ACT AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Edge AcademyFree schools alternative provision

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miSainsbury'sFrankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5AA
0.4 miPremier1097 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2QW
0.4 miVP Convenience Store948 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2PD
0.4 miOrizont1143 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2SL
0.4 miSam MinimarketHawkesley Mill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2PD

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.