Postcode B31 5RB 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 high crime levels, with around 83.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Allens Cross is £44,099 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Allens Cross Park.
Allens Cross has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,463 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Allens Cross has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.2% 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.
The average income per household in Allens Cross is £44,099 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B31 5RB.
Allens Cross near B31 5RB 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Allens Cross Park | Large | Walking directions to Allens Cross Park |
| 0.4 mi | Walmesley Way Park | Small | Walking directions to Walmesley Way Park |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £223,250 (about £266 per square foot) in Allens Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £360,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £256,750 | £276 |
| Terraced | 30 | £241,500 | £285 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £233,500 | £271 |
| Flats | 6 | £105,000 | £216 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £193,500 | £90,000 | £145,000 | £109,000 |
| 2017 | £206,500 | £84,500 | £145,000 | £126,000 |
| 2018 | £255,000 | £101,500 | £175,000 | £129,950 |
| 2019 | £270,000 | £88,500 | £177,000 | £142,500 |
| 2020 | £358,000 | £120,000 | £185,000 | £160,000 |
| 2021 | £285,000 | £92,500 | £207,000 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | £245,000 | £79,498 | £230,000 | £185,000 |
| 2023 | £360,000 | £130,000 | £240,400 | £181,000 |
| 2024 | £306,250 | £50,500 | £237,500 | £206,500 |
| 2025 | £261,000 | £130,000 | £235,175 | £197,000 |
| 2026 | — | £140,000 | £237,500 | £275,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230 | £107 | £173 | £142 |
| 2017 | £221 | £151 | £172 | £155 |
| 2018 | £275 | £143 | £201 | £172 |
| 2019 | £278 | £156 | £204 | £183 |
| 2020 | £241 | £187 | £203 | £187 |
| 2021 | £315 | £143 | £232 | £224 |
| 2022 | £257 | £149 | £259 | £233 |
| 2023 | £332 | £204 | £268 | £236 |
| 2024 | £327 | £116 | £269 | £265 |
| 2025 | £276 | £216 | £269 | £246 |
| 2026 | — | £232 | £264 | £308 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B31 5RB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 55, Dimsdale Road, Birmingham, B31 5RD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £161,500 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 34, Porlock Crescent, Birmingham, B31 5RA | Other | Freehold | £167,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 42, Norrington Road, Birmingham, B31 5PH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 50, Norrington Road, Birmingham, B31 5PH | Terraced | Freehold | £204,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 244, Frankley Beeches Road, Birmingham, B31 5LZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £302,000 |
In the B31 5RB postcode area, located within Allens Cross, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 5RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Frankley Beeches Road, Birmingham, B31 5NJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Select & Save | Guardian Court, Birmingham, B31 5NJ | Walking directions to Select & Save |
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 5RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Eddie Freeman
Allens Cross - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B31 5RB records about 84 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, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B31 5RB in Allens Cross is £223,250 (about £266 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to B31 5RB, including Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy (Good), The Orchards Primary Academy (Good) and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B31 5RB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,463 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 5RB is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Eddie Freeman (Reform UK).