B31 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the B31 postcode district in Birmingham. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£234,257

Birmingham · 2026-07 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample
—

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
2,357

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
8

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about B31

The average home across Birmingham is worth about £234,257 (UK House Price Index, 2026-07), and prices have risen 2.5% over the last year.

Of 249 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in B31, band D is the most common, and 79.9% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 2,357 crimes around the centre of B31 in the six months to 2026-07, most often violence and sexual offences (1015).

There are 8 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of B31 in Birmingham, including St Brigid's Catholic Primary School.

The district covers the Allens Cross, Barnt Green & Hopwood, Bartley Green, Belbroughton & Romsley ward areas.

Energy ratings in B31
A
0 · 0%
B
3 · 1.2%
C
47 · 18.9%
D
127 · 51%
E
59 · 23.7%
F
12 · 4.8%
G
1 · 0.4%

Sample of 249 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in B31, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£234,257
Detached
£443,346
Semi-detached
£275,144
Terraced
£221,903
Flat
£144,814

Prices changed +2.5% over the last year in Birmingham.

Recorded crime in B31
Violence and sexual offences1015
Shoplifting301
Criminal damage and arson203
Vehicle crime146
Public order139
Anti-social behaviour112
Burglary106
Other theft94
Possession of weapons74

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-07.

Schools near B31

Primary

  • St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 mi
  • The Meadows Primary SchoolRequires improvement · 0.4 mi
  • Turves Green Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
  • Bellfield Infant School (NC)Not rated · 0.6 mi
  • Bellfield Junior SchoolGood · 0.6 mi

Secondary

  • The Edge AcademyGood · 0.2 mi
  • King Edward VI Northfield School for GirlsNot rated · 0.5 mi
  • Turves Green Boys' SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
  • Victoria SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
  • Victoria CollegeNot rated · 0.9 mi
Wards covered by B31

Allens Cross · Barnt Green & Hopwood · Bartley Green · Belbroughton & Romsley · Bournville & Cotteridge · Cofton · Frankley Great Park · King's Norton North · Longbridge & West Heath · Northfield · Weoley & Selly Oak

Common questions about B31

What is the average house price in B31?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Birmingham at £234,257 as of 2026-07.

How much does each property type cost in B31?

Detached £443,346, semi-detached £275,144, terraced £221,903, flats £144,814, based on the UK House Price Index for Birmingham.

Is B31 a safe area?

Police recorded 2,357 crimes near the centre of B31 in the six months to 2026-07. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 1015 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in B31 usually have?

Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 249 certificates from B31, with 79.9% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near B31?

8 schools within a mile of the B31 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include The Edge Academy. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this B31 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.