B31 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cromwell Lane, 0.3km from Bartley Green in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B31 1AT is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, up 23.8% year-on-year. 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00175799 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROMWELL LANE, B31 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL LANE, B31 1AT.
295
37
£ 35,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B31 1AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B31 1AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 23.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B31 1AT. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 192,000
5 sales · Mean £ 175,800
Semi-Detached
£ 221,250
6 sales · Mean £ 218,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B31 1AT is moderate at 51 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
Woodcock Hill Primary School
Shenley Fields Nursery School
King Edward VI Five Ways School
Bartley Green School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Shenley Academy
Green Meadow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Highlander1.0 km
- Bartley Green Football Club0.7 km
- Bartley Green Social Club1.0 km
- Bartley Sailing Club Ltd0.4 km
- Flat0.6 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Hillwood off Licence and Convenience0.4 km
- Kingsbridge Wine0.7 km
- King Edward Vi Acadamy Five Ways0.7 km
- Bartley News0.7 km
- Hillwood Market News0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Bartley Green Leisure Centre0.7 km
- FoodCycle Weoley Castle0.9 km
- The Hungry Fellas0.4 km
- Tilleys Galley0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Caribbean Kitchen0.6 km
- Dragon House0.7 km
- Hillwood Chippy0.4 km
- Bartley Green and Northfield Communi0.9 km
- Pizza Box0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northfield3.2 km
- Selly Oak3.7 km
- University (Birmingham)4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B311AT · Data under Open Government Licence