The B31 3 Birmingham (Kings Norton) Postcode Sector
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The B31 3 postcode sector stands on the West Midlands and Worcestershire border.
According to the 2021 Census, the B31 3 postcode sector is home to 11,370 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 223 already in use, that leaves 177 potentially available.
The largest settlements in the B31 3 postal code are BIRMINGHAM and Northfield.
The B31 3 Postcode shares a border with B31 2 (BIRMINGHAM, Northfield), B31 4 (BIRMINGHAM, Northfield) and B38 8 (BIRMINGHAM, Kings Norton).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of BIRMINGHAM.
- B31 3 is in the B31 district, within the B Birmingham area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Northfield Delivery Office.
- Area: 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km² / 507.05 acres).
- Waterways include River Rea.
Street list for B31 3
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| ABBEYDALE ROAD | 177 |
| REDHILL ROAD | 161 |
| FAIRFAX ROAD | 102 |
| STATION ROAD | 91 |
| WESTMINSTER PLACE | 88 |
| FAIRFAX DRIVE | 83 |
| ALDERSMEAD ROAD | 81 |
| MIDDLE FIELD ROAD | 71 |
| SHRAWLEY AVENUE | 64 |
| COFTON ROAD | 58 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1388 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 284 |
| Vehicle crime | 242 |
| Shoplifting | 223 |
| Public order | 152 |
| Burglary | 146 |
| Other theft | 125 |
| Robbery | 74 |
| Other crime | 67 |
| Possession of weapons | 62 |
| Drugs | 34 |
| Theft from the person | 18 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Academy converter
Alvechurch Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 3PN
Head: Mrs Leanne Rogers
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-09-14
Pupils: 209
West Heath Nursery School
Local authority nursery school
200 West Heath Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 3HB
Head: Mrs Jacqueline Jackson
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2018-11-07
Pupils: 118
Wychall Primary School
Academy converter
Middle Field Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 3EH
Head: Headteacher Nick Lamorte
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2020-02-12
Pupils: 367
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £301,667 | 15 | £295,875 | 8 | £283,750 | 4 | £258,000 | 13 |
| Semi-detached | £246,156 | 40 | £239,631 | 64 | £226,951 | 62 | £228,230 | 63 |
| Terraced | £201,796 | 49 | £205,994 | 57 | £190,325 | 57 | £182,512 | 56 |
| Flats | £114,806 | 18 | £128,800 | 15 | £122,714 | 14 | £117,141 | 16 |
Important postcodes and buildings
B31 3BS is the postcode for ODDINGLEY HALL, 18 ODDINGLEY ROAD
B31 3EH is the postcode for Wychall Primary School, Middle Field Road
B31 3HB is the postcode for WEST HEATH NURSERY SCHOOL, 200, West Heath Road, Northfield
B31 3PN is the postcode for St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Alvechurch Road, and St. John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Alvechurch Road
B31 3QW is the postcode for 90, Alvechurch Road
B31 3SL is the postcode for Merrishaw Childrens Centre, 49 Merrishaw Road
B31 3TN is the postcode for Collingwood Centre, 25 West Heath Road
Administrative coverage
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Weather forecast for B31 3
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