B31 3QP is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (B31) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3QP) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case B which means Birmingham.
Postal District. In our case B31.
Postal Sector. In our case B31 4.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QP.

The regional mail center for the post area B is the National Distribution Centre, which is located at Danes Way, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 7DD.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the B31 3QP postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is NORTHFIELD DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the B31 3QP postcode have the street address of Cofton Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the B31 3QP postcode is home to a bustling 90 residents!

It is situated within the post town of BIRMINGHAM within the old postal county of Warwickshire.

B31 3QP is within the city of Birmingham.

The B31 3QP postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in B31 3QP are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced.

Most properties in B31 3QP are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for B31 3QP

The telephone area code for B31 3QP is 0121 Birmingham.

Map Coordinates for B31 3QP

Latitude	52.3947043516
Longitude	-1.96365737572

Ordnance Survey Maps for B31 3QP

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Explorer 1:25,000 220 Birmingham, Walsall, Solihull and Redditch	Check Price on Amazon
Landranger 1:50,000 139 Birmingham and Wolverhampton	Check Price on Amazon

Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from B31 3QP © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for B31 3QP

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
21:00 to 00:00		Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	4.00%	S 13 mph

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Partly cloudy (night)	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	1.00%	SE 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	5.00%	SSE 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 16 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	10.00%	S 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	12.00%	SSE 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	12.00%	SSE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	10.00%	SE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	9.00%	ESE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	14.00%	ENE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	17.00%	NE 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	14.00%	NNE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	12.00%	NE 9 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	14.00%	N 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	15.00%	N 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	14.00%	NNW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	11.00%	N 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	7.00%	N 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	3.00%	N 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	5.00%	N 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	4.00%	N 11 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the B31 3QP Postcode?

Download Speeds For B31 3QP

Average Mbps	94.000
Median Mbps	69.900
Maximum Mbps	331.000

B31 3QP has an average download speed of 94 Megabits per second (Mbps).

744 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

63% of postcodes (750,155) have slower broadband speeds.

37% of postcodes (433,742) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For B31 3QP

Average Mbps	13.200
Median Mbps	10.000
Maximum Mbps	36.000

B31 3QP has an average upload speed of 13.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

10,944 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

47% of postcodes (557,664) have slower upload speeds.

52% of postcodes (616,033) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of B31 3QP Postcode

England Primary Schools

Kings Norton Junior and Infant School

Address: Kings Norton Junior and Infant School, Pershore Road South, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 3EU

Distance: 1.83 miles

Contact:

Turves Green Primary School

Address: Turves Green Primary School, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BP

Distance: 0.44 miles

Contact:

Cofton Primary School

Address: Cofton Primary School, Wootton Road, West Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4ST

Distance: 0.39 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214753374

St Laurence Church Infant School

Address: St Laurence Church Infant School, Bunbury Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2DJ

Distance: 1.31 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214642888

St Laurence Church Junior School

Address: St Laurence Church Junior School, Bunbury Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2DJ

Distance: 1.31 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214646499

The Meadows Primary School

Address: The Meadows Primary School, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2SW

Distance: 0.95 miles

School Website

Contact: 01216753203

Rednal Hill Infant School

Address: Rednal Hill Infant School, Irwin Avenue, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8QY

Distance: 1.47 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214532636

Rednal Hill Junior School

Address: Rednal Hill Junior School, Irwin Avenue, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8QY

Distance: 1.47 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214532520

Hawkesley Church Primary Academy

Address: Hawkesley Church Primary Academy, 376 Shannon Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9TR

Distance: 1.05 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214596467

Fairway Primary Academy

Address: Fairway Primary Academy, Muirfield Gardens, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8XQ

Distance: 1.02 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214643200

Wychall Primary School

Address: Wychall Primary School, Middle Field Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 3EH

Distance: 1.03 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214644255

West Heath Primary School

Address: West Heath Primary School, Rednal Road, West Heath Primary, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8HU

Distance: 0.51 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214584257

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

Address: St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Alvechurch Road, West Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 3PN

Distance: 0.15 miles

Contact:

Turves Green Primary School

Address: Turves Green Primary School, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BP

Distance: 0.44 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214643686

Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy

Address: Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy, Turves Green, Longbridge, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4RD

Distance: 0.41 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214642356

St Brigid's Catholic Primary School

Address: St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, Frankley Beeches Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 5AB

Distance: 1.27 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214642364

St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Address: St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Lickey Road, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8TD

Distance: 1.15 miles

School Website

Contact: 01216754841

Colmers Farm Primary School

Address: Colmers Farm Primary School, Leybrook Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9PB

Distance: 1.69 miles

Contact:

England Secondary Schools

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

Address: St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8AP

Distance: 1.23 miles

Contact:

Turves Green Girls' School

Address: Turves Green Girls' School, Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BP

Distance: 0.44 miles

Contact:

Turves Green Boys' School

Address: Turves Green Boys' School, Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BS

Distance: 0.40 miles

Contact:

Ark Kings Academy

Address: Ark Kings Academy, Shannon Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9DE

Distance: 1.37 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214594451

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

Address: St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8AP

Distance: 1.23 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214644643

Colmers School and Sixth Form College

Address: Colmers School and Sixth Form College, Bristol Road South, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9NY

Distance: 1.68 miles

School Website

Contact: 01214531778

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near B31 3QP

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 31 REDHILL ROAD, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 3JS

Distance: 0.29 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 225 LONGBRIDGE LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4RE

Distance: 0.41 miles

Contact: :

HAWKESLEY HEALTH CENTRE

Address: 375 SHANNON ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B38 9TJ

Distance: 1.10 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 990 BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2PE

Distance: 1.16 miles

Contact: :

HILLTOP DENTAL SPA

Address: 1007 BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2QT

Distance: 1.19 miles

Contact: :

NORTHFIELD HEALTH CENTRE

Address: 15 ST HELIERS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 1QT

Distance: 1.35 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near B31 3QP

KNIGHTS WEST HEATH PHARMACY

Address: 5 ALVECHURCH ROAD, WEST HEATH, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 3JW

Distance: 0.26 miles

Contact: tel: 01214 770123

BOOTS

Address: 11 ALVECHURCH ROAD, WEST HEATH, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 3JP

Distance: 0.30 miles

Contact: tel: 0121 4752790

KNIGHTS LONGBRIDGE PHARMACY

Address: 4 SUNBURY ROAD, LONGBRIDGE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4LJ

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact: tel: 01214 752655

BOOTS

Address: 1 MIDDLEMORE ROAD, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 3UD

Distance: 0.96 miles

Contact: tel: 0121 6043000

BROWNS PHARMACY

Address: 228-230 WYCHALL ROAD, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, B31 3AU

Distance: 1.17 miles

Contact: tel: 01214 581119

BROWNS PHARMACY

Address: 16-18 HAWKESLEY SQUARE, KINGS NORTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B38 9TU

Distance: 1.17 miles

Contact: tel: 0121 4586172

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near B31 3QP

THE EYE COLLECTIVE (WEST HEATH) LTD

Address: 3 ALVECHURCH ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B31 3JW

Distance: 0.26 miles

Contact: :

M&S OPTICIANS - LONGBRIDGE

Address: 20 HIGH STREET, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2UQ

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS (LONGBRIDGE)

Address: LONGBRIDGE TOWN CENTRE, 11 HIGH STREET, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2UQ

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: :

MATTOO DAVINDER (HELIERS ROAD)

Address: NORTHFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, 15 ST. HELIERS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 1QT

Distance: 1.35 miles

Contact: :

SPECS DIRECT (BRISTOL ROAD)

Address: 871 BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2PA

Distance: 1.35 miles

Contact: :

THE EYE COLLECTIVE

Address: 892 BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2NS

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near B31 3QP

COFTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: 2 ROBINSFIELD DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4TU

Distance: 0.19 miles

Contact: tel: 0121 6935777

WEST HEATH SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: 196 WEST HEATH ROAD, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, B31 3HB

Distance: 0.49 miles

Contact: :

WEST HEATH SURGERY

Address: 196 WEST HEATH ROAD, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 3HB

Distance: 0.49 miles

Contact: tel: 0121 4761135

WEST HEATH PRIMARY C CTR

Address: WEST HEATH PRIMARY C.CTR, 481 REDNAL ROAD, KINGS NORTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B38 8AX

Distance: 0.51 miles

Contact: tel: 0121 4658188

WOODLAND ROAD SURGERY

Address: 57 WOODLAND ROAD, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2HZ

Distance: 1.07 miles

Contact: tel: 0121 4751065

HAWKESLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: 375 SHANNON ROAD, KINGS NORTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B38 9TJ

Distance: 1.10 miles

Contact: tel: 0121 4864200

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Transport Links near B31 3QP

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: B31 3QP

Longbridge
Longbridge station, Longbridge Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2TW
Distance: 1.10 miles
Driving Time: 2.41 minutes
Northfield
Northfield station, Quarry Lane, Northfield, West Midlands, B31 2PY
Distance: 1.29 miles
Driving Time: 3.11 minutes
Kings Norton
Kings Norton station, Pershore Road South, Kings Norton, West Midlands, B30 3EG
Distance: 2.46 miles
Driving Time: 5.77 minutes
Bournville
Bournville station, Bournville Lane, Bournville, West Midlands, B30 1LG
Distance: 3.42 miles
Driving Time: 7.76 minutes
Barnt Green
Barnt Green station, Fiery Hill Road, Barnt Green, West Midlands, B45 8PA
Distance: 3.91 miles
Driving Time: 7.08 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near B31 3QP

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near B31 3QP

M42 J2

Distance: 2.70 miles

Driving Time: 4.42 minutes

M5 J4

Distance: 4.23 miles

Driving Time: 6.64 minutes

M42 J3

Distance: 5.24 miles

Driving Time: 6.99 minutes

M42 J1

Distance: 5.88 miles

Driving Time: 9.17 minutes

M5 J3

Distance: 7.32 miles

Driving Time: 12.93 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the B31 3QP Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Birmingham, Northfield Boro Const
Member or Parliament	Gary Sambrook
Contact Details	Contact Gary Sambrook
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the B31 3QP Postcode in?

The Council for this Postcode is Birmingham District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Birmingham District at the following link Birmingham District.

How much is the Council Tax?

Birmingham District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Birmingham District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the B31 3QP Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Birmingham council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries | Birmingham City Council

House Sales in B31 3QP

Yearly House Sales for B31 3QP
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2011	£126,000	£126,000	£126,000	1
2012	£94,000	£94,000	£94,000	1
2013	£62,500	£62,500	£62,500	1
2014	£240,000	£240,000	£240,000	1
2015	£161,000	£161,000	£161,000	1
2017	£248,000	£248,000	£248,000	1
2018	£120,000	£120,000	£120,000	1
2019	£147,000	£205,000	£188,000	4
2020	£230,000	£140,000	£201,000	3
2021	£170,000	£174,000	£176,750	3
2022	£175,000	£175,000	£175,000	1

Postcodes near the B31 3QP Postcode

B31 3PN Alvechurch Road B31 3PW Alvechurch Road B31 3PE Cedar Drive B31 3RF Clee Road B31 3QT Cofton Road B31 3QS Cofton Road B31 3QR Cofton Road B31 3QU Cropredy Road B31 3RP Dormy Drive B31 3RL Highcrest Close B31 3PF Laughton Close B31 3PH Lightning Way B31 4SQ Longhurst Croft B31 3SL Merrishaw Road B31 3SN Merrishaw Road B31 4TT Rea Close B31 3RH Sibdon Grove B31 3PL Westminster Place

What Popular Supermarkets are near the B31 3QP Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near B31 3QP
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Sainsburys, Longbridge Lane, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2TW	1.21 miles	Directions from B31 3QP to Sainsburys
Aldi, Tunnel Road, BIRMINGHAM, B38 9EZ	1.94 miles	Directions from B31 3QP to Aldi
Sainsburys, Frankley Beeches Road, BIRMINGHAM, B31 5AA	2.12 miles	Directions from B31 3QP to Sainsburys
Aldi, Bristol Road South, Northfield, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2NS	2.19 miles	Directions from B31 3QP to Aldi
Iceland, Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Northfield, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2JU	2.48 miles	Directions from B31 3QP to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near the B31 3QP Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near B31 3QP
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Hopwod Park S/a, Jct 2, Alvechurch, B48 7AU	2.29 miles	Directions from B31 3QP to Hopwod Park S/a, Jct 2
Frankley 2 Service Station, Birmingham, B32 4AR	3.27 miles	Directions from B31 3QP to Frankley 2 Service Station
Frankley Msa, Birmingham, B32 4AR	3.27 miles	Directions from B31 3QP to Frankley Msa
Ipsley Street, Redditch, B98 7AH	6.32 miles	Directions from B31 3QP to Ipsley Street

Mcdonald's Restaurants near B31 3QP
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Bristol Road South, Rednal, BIRMINGHAM, B45 9UA	1.30 miles	Directions from B31 3QP to McDonald's, Bristol Road South, Rednal, BIRMINGHAM, B45 9UA
McDonald's, Bristol Road South, Northfield, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2NG	1.50 miles	Directions from B31 3QP to McDonald's, Bristol Road South, Northfield, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2NG
McDonald's, Parsons Hill, BIRMINGHAM, B30 3PN	2.09 miles	Directions from B31 3QP to McDonald's, Parsons Hill, BIRMINGHAM, B30 3PN
McDonald's, School Road, Yardley Wood, BIRMINGHAM, B14 4BJ	4.12 miles	Directions from B31 3QP to McDonald's, School Road, Yardley Wood, BIRMINGHAM, B14 4BJ

KFC Restaurants near B31 3QP
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, High Street, Northfield, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2UQ	0.90 miles	Directions from B31 3QP to KFC Birmingham - Longbridge
KFC, Pershore Road South, BIRMINGHAM, B30 3ES	1.91 miles	Directions from B31 3QP to KFC Birmingham - Kings Norton Business Park
KFC, Redditch Road, Alvechurch, BIRMINGHAM, B48 7AU	2.27 miles	Directions from B31 3QP to KFC Hopwood Services
KFC, Alwold Road, BIRMINGHAM, B29 5RT	3.29 miles	Directions from B31 3QP to KFC Weoley Castle - Alwood Road
KFC, High Street, Kings Heath, BIRMINGHAM, B14 7BH	4.18 miles	Directions from B31 3QP to KFC Birmingham - Kings Heath