B31 is a postcode district in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering 1138 active and 321 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B31 (18%) is characterised by a council estate or housing association area with many young families, alongside a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity (15%). A further 15% of the district is made up of a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes B31 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in B31 are around £212k, down 13.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B31 at 364 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B31 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B31 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B31 postcode area.
59,483
40
£ 38,669 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 40, B31 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £212k. Property prices are trending down 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
West Heath Nursery School
Shenley Fields Nursery School
Bellfield Infant School (NC)
Bellfield Junior School
The Meadows Primary School
Cofton Primary School
Woodcock Hill Primary School
St Laurence Church Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Boots The Chemists Ltd
- Card Factory
- Card Factory
- Homefood Express
- Londis Supermarket
- + 85 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Birmingham Supported Living 2010 Ltd
- Bournville House Ltd
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Woodpecker Public House
- Thurlestone Kitchen
- Austin Sports & Social Club
- Black Horse
- Longbridge Beefeater
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Costa
- Herberts Yard
- Holiday Kitchen Summer Program 2022
- 36 Cafe and Bistro Ltd
- 7 Spice Indian Restaurant
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Foodplug Africa Ltd
- Thania Spice
- Pizza Hut Delivery
- Planet Spice
- S Toss
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Aldi
- Iceland Foods Plc
- Kap Supermarket
- Marks & Spencer
- Midlands Co-Op
- + 6 more
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