Postcode B31 9GQ is located in a major urban area, within the Northfield ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shenley Lane area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shenley Lane is £55,245 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Victoria Common.
Shenley Lane has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,653 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Shenley Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shenley Lane is £55,245 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from B31 9GQ.
Shenley Lane near B31 9GQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Common | Large | Walking directions to Victoria Common |
| 0.4 mi | Walmesley Way Park | Small | Walking directions to Walmesley Way Park |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Northfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,600 up to £635,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £395,000 |
| Flats | 24 | £137,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 72 | £272,250 |
| Terraced | 42 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in Northfield
In the B31 9GQ postcode area, located within Shenley Lane, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B31 9GQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Northfield Convenience | Church Road, Birmingham, B31 2JY | Walking directions to Northfield Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 727A Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NG | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Options | 821 Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2NQ | Walking directions to Options |
| 0.1 mi | Savers | Bell Lane, Birmingham, B31 1JZ | Walking directions to Savers |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 860 Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2NS | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.