B31 5LW 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 (5LW) 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 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LW.
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 5LW 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 5LW postcode have the street address of Frankley Beeches Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the B31 5LW postcode is home to a bustling 65 residents!
It is situated within the post town of BIRMINGHAM within the old postal county of Warwickshire.
B31 5LW is within the city of Birmingham.
The B31 5LW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in B31 5LW are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached, unknown, end-terraced and detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these maisonettes, most are end-terraced.
Most properties in B31 5LW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for B31 5LW
The telephone area code for B31 5LW is 0121 Birmingham.
Map Coordinates for B31 5LW
| Latitude | 52.4111783856 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.98227031874 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for B31 5LW
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| 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 |
Weather Forecast for B31 5LW
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | S 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | S 9 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | S 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | S 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | S 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | S 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | S 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the B31 5LW Postcode?
Download Speeds For B31 5LW
| Average Mbps | 129.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
B31 5LW has an average download speed of 129.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
544 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
83% of postcodes (988,814) have slower broadband speeds.
16% of postcodes (195,283) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For B31 5LW
| Average Mbps | 14.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
B31 5LW has an average upload speed of 14.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,417 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
63% of postcodes (746,069) have slower upload speeds.
36% of postcodes (427,155) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of B31 5LW Postcode
England Secondary Schools
King's Norton Boys' School
Address: King's Norton Boys' School, Northfield Road, King's Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1DY
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: 01216280010
Turves Green Girls' School
Address: Turves Green Girls' School, Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BP
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact:
Turves Green Boys' School
Address: Turves Green Boys' School, Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BS
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact:
Bournville School
Address: Bournville School, Hay Green Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1SH
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01214753881
Shenley Academy
Address: Shenley Academy, Shenley Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 4HE
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01214645191
Bartley Green School
Address: Bartley Green School, Adams Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3QJ
Distance: 1.86 miles
Contact: 01214769246
Balaam Wood School
Address: Balaam Wood School, New Street, Frankley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 0EU
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact:
Colmers School and Sixth Form College
Address: Colmers School and Sixth Form College, Bristol Road South, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9NY
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01214531778
England Primary Schools
Turves Green Primary School
Address: Turves Green Primary School, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BP
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact:
Bellfield Junior School
Address: Bellfield Junior School, Vineyard Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1PT
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01214642895
Bellfield Infant School (NC)
Address: Bellfield Infant School (NC), Vineyard Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1PT
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01214644855
St Laurence Church Infant School
Address: St Laurence Church Infant School, Bunbury Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2DJ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01214642888
St Laurence Church Junior School
Address: St Laurence Church Junior School, Bunbury Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2DJ
Distance: 0.83 miles
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: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01216753203
Woodcock Hill Primary School
Address: Woodcock Hill Primary School, Farwood Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1BS
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01216754130
Rednal Hill Infant School
Address: Rednal Hill Infant School, Irwin Avenue, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8QY
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01214532636
Rednal Hill Junior School
Address: Rednal Hill Junior School, Irwin Avenue, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8QY
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01214532520
Turves Green Primary School
Address: Turves Green Primary School, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BP
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01214643686
Green Meadow Primary School
Address: Green Meadow Primary School, Green Meadow Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 4EE
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: 01214754505
The Orchards Primary Academy
Address: The Orchards Primary Academy, Rhayader Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1TX
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01214644302
Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy
Address: Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy, Turves Green, Longbridge, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4RD
Distance: 1.21 miles
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: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01214642364
St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Lickey Road, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8TD
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01216754841
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy
Address: Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy, Trescott Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5QD
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01216751299
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Adams Hill, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3QD
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: 01214646921
Forestdale Primary School
Address: Forestdale Primary School, Wareham Road, Frankley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 0JS
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01214648659
Colmers Farm Primary School
Address: Colmers Farm Primary School, Leybrook Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9PB
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact:
Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School
Address: Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School, New Street, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 0EU
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01216758700
Reaside Academy
Address: Reaside Academy, Tresco Close, Frankley, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 0HY
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: 01216757235
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near B31 5LW
NORTHFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 15 ST HELIERS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 1QT
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
HILLTOP DENTAL SPA
Address: 1007 BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2QT
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 990 BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2PE
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
HOLLYMOOR TOWER DENTAL SURGERY
Address: MANOR PARK GROVE, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 5ER
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 58 BUNBURY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2DW
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 225 LONGBRIDGE LANE, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 4RE
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near B31 5LW
KNIGHTS ROYSTON HALL PHARMACY
Address: 15 ST HELIERS ROAD, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 1QT
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01214 754427
CLOCK PHARMACY
Address: 827 BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2PA
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 4774646
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 26-28 GROSVENOR SHOPPING CENTRE, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2JU
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 4773845
PITMAN PHARMACY
Address: 622 BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2JR
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 4762276
BOOTS
Address: 1 MIDDLEMORE ROAD, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 3UD
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 6043000
HINGLEY CHEMIST
Address: MANOR PARK GROVE, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 5ER
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 4530055
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near B31 5LW
MATTOO DAVINDER (HELIERS ROAD)
Address: NORTHFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, 15 ST. HELIERS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 1QT
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
SPECS DIRECT (BRISTOL ROAD)
Address: 871 BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2PA
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
THE EYE COLLECTIVE
Address: 892 BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2NS
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
ACTON & LLOYDS LIMITED
Address: 826 BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2NS
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NORTHFIELD)
Address: 816 BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2NS
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM)
Address: 790-792 BRISTOL ROAD SOUTH, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2NN
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near B31 5LW
ST HELIERS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 15 ST. HELIERS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B31 1QT
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 4781850
ST HELIERS MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 15 ST HELIERS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B31 1QT
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
DOSKI MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 101 HOLLOWAY, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 1TR
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 4751422
LEY HILL HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 101 HOLLOWAY, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 1TR
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
WOODLAND ROAD SURGERY
Address: 57 WOODLAND ROAD, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 2HZ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 4751065
HOLLYMOOR MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: MANOR PARK GROVE, NORTHFIELD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B31 5ER
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 0121 4769191
Transport Links near B31 5LW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: B31 5LW
- Northfield
Northfield station, Quarry Lane, Northfield, West Midlands, B31 2PYDistance: 0.85 milesDriving Time: 2.59 minutes - Longbridge
Longbridge station, Longbridge Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2TWDistance: 1.38 milesDriving Time: 2.82 minutes - Kings Norton
Kings Norton station, Pershore Road South, Kings Norton, West Midlands, B30 3EGDistance: 2.76 milesDriving Time: 6.45 minutes - Bournville
Bournville station, Bournville Lane, Bournville, West Midlands, B30 1LGDistance: 3.03 milesDriving Time: 6.66 minutes - Selly Oak
Selly Oak station, Bristol Road, Selly Oak, West Midlands, B29 6DWDistance: 3.34 milesDriving Time: 7.67 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near B31 5LW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near B31 5LW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the B31 5LW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Birmingham, Northfield Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Gary Sambrook |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the B31 5LW 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 5LW 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 CouncilHouse Sales in B31 5LW
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £73,000 | £77,950 | £75,475 | 2 |
| 2013 | £62,000 | £91,000 | £76,500 | 2 |
| 2014 | £74,000 | £82,000 | £79,500 | 3 |
| 2015 | £86,000 | £100,000 | £91,750 | 4 |
| 2016 | £88,000 | £88,000 | £85,200 | 5 |
| 2018 | £103,000 | £105,000 | £98,667 | 3 |
| 2019 | £105,000 | £270,000 | £160,000 | 3 |
| 2020 | £125,000 | £100,000 | £110,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | £112,000 | £134,000 | £123,000 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the B31 5LW Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the B31 5LW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Frankley Beeches Road, BIRMINGHAM, B31 5AA | 0.56 miles | Directions from B31 5LW to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Bristol Road South, Northfield, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2NS | 0.76 miles | Directions from B31 5LW to Aldi |
| Iceland, Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Northfield, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2JU | 1.15 miles | Directions from B31 5LW to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Longbridge Lane, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2TW | 1.65 miles | Directions from B31 5LW to Sainsburys |
| Morrisons, Bristol Road South, Rubery, Rednal, BIRMINGHAM, B45 9AH | 2.42 miles | Directions from B31 5LW to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the B31 5LW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Frankley 2 Service Station, Birmingham, B32 4AR | 1.92 miles | Directions from B31 5LW to Frankley 2 Service Station |
| Frankley Msa, Birmingham, B32 4AR | 1.92 miles | Directions from B31 5LW to Frankley Msa |
| Hopwod Park S/a, Jct 2, Alvechurch, B48 7AU | 3.64 miles | Directions from B31 5LW to Hopwod Park S/a, Jct 2 |
| Bullring, Birmingham, B5 4BA | 5.87 miles | Directions from B31 5LW to Bullring |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Bristol Road South, Northfield, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2NG | 0.58 miles | Directions from B31 5LW to McDonald's, Bristol Road South, Northfield, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2NG |
| McDonald's, Bristol Road South, Rednal, BIRMINGHAM, B45 9UA | 1.17 miles | Directions from B31 5LW to McDonald's, Bristol Road South, Rednal, BIRMINGHAM, B45 9UA |
| McDonald's, Parsons Hill, BIRMINGHAM, B30 3PN | 2.66 miles | Directions from B31 5LW to McDonald's, Parsons Hill, BIRMINGHAM, B30 3PN |
| McDonald's, Bromsgrove Road, HALESOWEN, B63 3JQ | 3.65 miles | Directions from B31 5LW to McDonald's, Bromsgrove Road, HALESOWEN, B63 3JQ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, Northfield, BIRMINGHAM, B31 2UQ | 1.12 miles | Directions from B31 5LW to KFC Birmingham - Longbridge |
| KFC, Alwold Road, BIRMINGHAM, B29 5RT | 2.13 miles | Directions from B31 5LW to KFC Weoley Castle - Alwood Road |
| KFC, Pershore Road South, BIRMINGHAM, B30 3ES | 2.20 miles | Directions from B31 5LW to KFC Birmingham - Kings Norton Business Park |
| KFC, Redditch Road, Alvechurch, BIRMINGHAM, B48 7AU | 3.62 miles | Directions from B31 5LW to KFC Hopwood Services |
| KFC, Hagley Road West, OLDBURY, B68 0BZ | 3.66 miles | Directions from B31 5LW to KFC Quinton - Hagley Road West |