Merritts Hill - B31 1LR
Key Postcode Insights
B31 1LR is a residential postcode situated on Merritts Hill, Birmingham, B31 with 4 addresses.
It ranks as the 64th largest and 422nd most expensive of the 1,118 postcodes in the B31 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 4 properties: 4 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £200,512
- 10 Year change
- up 64.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £874pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 69.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £537/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
B31 1LR is a residential postcode situated on Merritts Hill, Birmingham, B31 with 4 addresses.
It ranks as the 64th largest and 422nd most expensive of the 1,118 postcodes in the B31 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 4 properties: 4 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £200,512
- 10 Year change
- up 64.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £874pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 69.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £537/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.2%/year/yr
Explore Properties in B31 1LR
- 17 Merritts Hill
2 Bed Mid-century House
- 19 Merritts Hill
2 Bed Mid-century House
- 21 Merritts Hill
2 Bed Mid-century House
- 23 Merritts Hill
2 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The current average value in the postcode is £200,512.
The B31 1LR Sales Market has increased by 64.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.3% | £200,512 |
| June 2025 | 2.4% | £198,022 |
| June 2024 | 1.9% | £193,296 |
| June 2023 | 4.9% | £189,684 |
| June 2022 | 11.6% | £180,792 |
| June 2021 | 8.3% | £161,978 |
| June 2020 | 1.2% | £149,610 |
| June 2019 | 5.3% | £147,831 |
| June 2018 | 5.8% | £140,425 |
| June 2017 | 9.1% | £132,770 |
| June 2016 | 6.3% | £121,734 |
| June 2015 | 4.3% | £114,471 |
| June 2014 | 5.6% | £109,803 |
| June 2013 | 3.1% | £103,992 |
| June 2012 | 0.7% | £100,859 |
| June 2011 | -0.2% | £100,134 |
| June 2010 | 3.8% | £100,333 |
| June 2009 | -9.9% | £96,659 |
| June 2008 | -5.4% | £107,316 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £113,436 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £874.
The B31 1LR Rental Market has increased by 69.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.2% | £874pcm |
| June 2025 | 0.7% | £839pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.9% | £833pcm |
| June 2023 | 12.3% | £772pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.1% | £688pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.9% | £630pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.3% | £579pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.1% | £560pcm |
| June 2018 | 2.2% | £549pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.9% | £537pcm |
| June 2016 | 5.7% | £517pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.2% | £489pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.5% | £474pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.6% | £453pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.3% | £446pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.3% | £440pcm |
| June 2010 | 4% | £439pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.8% | £422pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.1% | £443pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £444pcm |
Nearby Postcodes
B31 1LR is the 64th largest and the 422nd most expensive postcode out of the 1,118 postcodes in the B31 area.
- B31 1LP, Brookside, Northfield, Birmingham, B31B31 1LP14 Addresses|62 m away
- B31 1NB, Meadow Brook Road, Birmingham, B31B31 1NB16 Addresses|69 m away
- B31 1PW, Merritts Brook Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, B31B31 1PW9 Addresses|134 m away
- B31 1PN, Merritts Brook Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, B31B31 1PN2 Addresses|137 m away
- B31 1LQ, Bell Court, Birmingham, B31B31 1LQ28 Addresses|175 m away
Property Types
- 4 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- mid-century house (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 4 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (4)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jan 2026£310,000 | 3 Bed House121, Merritts Hill, Birmingham, B31 1PA121, Merritts Hill, Birmingham, B31 1PA
- Sold Jun 2021£245,500 | 4 Bed House141, Merritts Hill, Birmingham, B31 1HG141, Merritts Hill, Birmingham, B31 1HG
- Sold May 2020£245,000 | 3 Bed House111, Merritts Hill, Birmingham, B31 1PA111, Merritts Hill, Birmingham, B31 1PA
Schools Nearby
- Bellfield Infant School (NC)500 m away
- Bellfield Junior School500 m away
- The Orchards Primary Academy700 m away
- E-ACT Shenley Academy1.0 km away
- King Edward VI Five Ways School2.0 km away
- King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls2.2 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to B31 1LR is Northfield station, which is 1.6 kilometres away.
- Northfield|1.6 km away
- Longbridge|2.8 km away
- Kings Norton|3.0 km away
- Bournville|3.4 km away
