B31 1DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Long Nuke Road, 0.5km from Shenley Fields in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B31 1DT is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B31 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00048068 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONG NUKE ROAD, B31 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONG NUKE ROAD, B31 1DT.
271
36
£ 35,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B31 1DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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
With 47% social renting, B31 1DT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B31 1DT. The average age is 35.8. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 119,000
3 sales · Mean £ 118,666
Flat
£ 66,500
1 sales · Mean £ 66,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B31 1DT is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shenley Fields Nursery School
Woodcock Hill Primary School
Shenley Academy
Green Meadow Primary School
The Orchards Primary Academy
King Edward VI Five Ways School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Edith Cadbury Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Sky Kitchen0.4 km
- Hillwood Chippy0.2 km
- Bartley Green and Northfield Communi0.9 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Hillwood Market News0.2 km
- Cost Cutter0.9 km
- Hillwood off Licence and Convenience0.2 km
- Holloway Hall Community Association0.8 km
- Select & Save0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bartley Sailing Club Ltd0.8 km
- Student Bar1.0 km
- Weoley Castle Inn0.8 km
- The Highlander0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- FoodCycle Weoley Castle0.9 km
- The Hungry Fellas0.2 km
- Holloway Community Centre0.8 km
- Tilleys Galley0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northfield2.6 km
- Selly Oak3.5 km
- Longbridge3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B311DT · Data under Open Government Licence