B31 1DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Woodcock Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bartley Green ward and the Birmingham, Edgbaston constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B31 1DN is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00045267 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B31 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B31 1DN.
201
44
£ 35,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B31 1DN 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
Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in B31 1DN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 1DN. The average age is 43.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B31 1DN is moderate at 50 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
King Edward VI Five Ways School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Bartley Green School
The Orchards Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- S S KULLAR LTD t.a Loppy's Fish Bar1.0 km
- Sky Kitchen0.6 km
- Hillwood Chippy0.1 km
- Pizza Box0.9 km
- Bartley Green and Northfield Communi0.9 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.9 km
- Hillwood Market News0.1 km
- King Edward Vi Acadamy Five Ways1.0 km
- Cost Cutter1.0 km
- Hillwood off Licence and Convenience0.1 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bartley Sailing Club Ltd0.6 km
- Student Bar0.8 km
- Weoley Castle Inn0.9 km
- The Highlander0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- FoodCycle Weoley Castle0.9 km
- The Hungry Fellas0.1 km
- Holloway Community Centre0.9 km
- Tilleys Galley0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northfield2.8 km
- Selly Oak3.5 km
- Longbridge3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B311DN · Data under Open Government Licence