B31 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Senneleys Park Road, 0.5km from Bartley Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
For families considering a move, B31 1AL represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.
Census 2021 statistics for B31 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00045299 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SENNELEYS PARK ROAD, B31 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SENNELEYS PARK ROAD, B31 1AL.
348
38
£ 37,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B31 1AL is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B31 1AL. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 244,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B31 1AL has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodcock Hill Primary School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School
Shenley Fields Nursery School
Princethorpe Infant School
Princethorpe Junior School
Weoley Castle Nursery School
Jervoise School
Shenley Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Weoley Castle Inn0.5 km
- Weoley Castle Working Mens Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Castle Snax0.8 km
- Weoley Castle Chippy and Kebab House0.8 km
- Chilli Peppers0.6 km
- Sanctuary Housing Association0.7 km
- Asda Cafe, Asda Store0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Wah Hung0.8 km
- West Midlands Jerk Centre0.7 km
- Yummy Kitchen0.7 km
- Bartley Green and Northfield Communi0.3 km
- Pizza Castle0.6 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Cost Cutter1.0 km
- Hillwood off Licence and Convenience0.8 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Castle Meats0.8 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak3.0 km
- University (Birmingham)3.3 km
- Northfield3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B311AL · Data under Open Government Licence