Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

LONG NUKE ROAD, B31 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONG NUKE ROAD, B31 1DS.

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Population

241

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B31 1DS 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.

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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B31 1DS has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B31 1DS 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 1DS is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £122k, 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00048061 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B31 1DS. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.9%
Asian / British Asian11.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 7%
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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

Flat

£ 77,000

2 sales · Mean £ 77,000

Terraced

£ 160,000

3 sales · Mean £ 166,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B31 1DS is moderate at 56 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.

Violence and sexual offences124
Criminal damage and arson31
Vehicle crime19
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour13

school Local Schools

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Shenley Fields Nursery School

Outstanding135 pupils0.3 km
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Woodcock Hill Primary School

Good202 pupils0.4 km
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Shenley Academy

Good850 pupils0.5 km
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Green Meadow Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils0.8 km
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King Edward VI Five Ways School

Outstanding1305 pupils1.1 km
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The Orchards Primary Academy

Good222 pupils1.1 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good443 pupils1.2 km
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Bartley Green School

Outstanding932 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Sky Kitchen0.4 km
  • Hillwood Chippy0.2 km
  • Bartley Green and Northfield Communi1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Hillwood Market News0.2 km
  • Cost Cutter1.0 km
  • Hillwood off Licence and Convenience0.2 km
  • Holloway Hall Community Association0.7 km
  • Select & Save0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bartley Sailing Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Student Bar1.0 km
  • Weoley Castle Inn0.9 km
  • The Highlander0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • FoodCycle Weoley Castle1.0 km
  • The Hungry Fellas0.2 km
  • Holloway Community Centre0.7 km
  • Tilleys Galley0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northfield2.6 km
  • Selly Oak3.6 km
  • Longbridge3.6 km