Merritts Brook Lane - B31 1UJ
Key Postcode Insights
B31 1UJ is a residential postcode situated on Merritts Brook Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 with 32 addresses.
It ranks as the 814th largest and 255th most expensive of the 1,118 postcodes in the B31 area. The most common property type is a early-century flat built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 32 properties: 19 houses and 13 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £184,108
- 10 Year change
- up 45.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,024pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 49.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £219/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
B31 1UJ is a residential postcode situated on Merritts Brook Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 with 32 addresses.
It ranks as the 814th largest and 255th most expensive of the 1,118 postcodes in the B31 area. The most common property type is a early-century flat built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 32 properties: 19 houses and 13 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £184,108
- 10 Year change
- up 45.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,024pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 49.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £219/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.7%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin B31 1UJ
- 209 Merritts Brook Lane
1 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 213 Merritts Brook Lane
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 215 Merritts Brook Lane
1 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 217 Merritts Brook Lane
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in B31 1UJ sold for £173,000 on 20th March 2026. Since then prices are up an average of 1.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £184,108.
The B31 1UJ Sales Market has increased by 45.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.6% | £184,108 |
| June 2025 | 1.5% | £185,195 |
| June 2024 | 2.8% | £182,518 |
| June 2023 | 3.8% | £177,555 |
| June 2022 | 8.6% | £170,980 |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | £157,375 |
| June 2020 | 1.4% | £148,662 |
| June 2019 | 3.9% | £146,584 |
| June 2018 | 3.9% | £141,122 |
| June 2017 | 7.3% | £135,879 |
| June 2016 | 4.5% | £126,644 |
| June 2015 | 3.6% | £121,195 |
| June 2014 | 4.2% | £117,032 |
| June 2013 | 2.3% | £112,346 |
| June 2012 | 0.1% | £109,838 |
| June 2011 | -1.1% | £109,710 |
| June 2010 | 3.4% | £110,968 |
| June 2009 | -11% | £107,284 |
| June 2008 | -6.1% | £120,510 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £128,301 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,024.
The B31 1UJ Rental Market has increased by 49.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.3% | £1,024pcm |
| June 2025 | -0.4% | £1,001pcm |
| June 2024 | 8.9% | £1,005pcm |
| June 2023 | 11.1% | £923pcm |
| June 2022 | 6.3% | £831pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.5% | £782pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.5% | £734pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.7% | £709pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.4% | £704pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.1% | £701pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.8% | £686pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.5% | £661pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.2% | £645pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.9% | £625pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.6% | £620pcm |
| June 2011 | -0.7% | £616pcm |
| June 2010 | 3.7% | £620pcm |
| June 2009 | -6% | £598pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.8% | £636pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £641pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 20th March 2026 for £173,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.0%. The postcode has had a total of 20 sales since 1995.
B31 1UJ has seen 1 sale in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Mar 2026£173,000 | 3 Bed House261, Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham, B31 1UJ261, Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham, B31 1UJ
- Sold Aug 2021£135,000 | 3 Bed House267, Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham, B31 1UJ267, Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham, B31 1UJ
- Sold Aug 2019£130,500 | 3 Bed House263, Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham, B31 1UJ263, Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham, B31 1UJ
- Sold Oct 2017£127,000 | 3 Bed House261, Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham, B31 1UJ261, Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham, B31 1UJ
- Sold Jul 2014£103,500 | 3 Bed House261, Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham, B31 1UJ261, Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham, B31 1UJ
Nearby Postcodes
B31 1UJ is the 814th largest and the 255th most expensive postcode out of the 1,118 postcodes in the B31 area.
- B31 5QF, Norman Lane, Birmingham, B31B31 5QF12 Addresses|65 m away
- B31 1TG, Honiton Crescent, Birmingham, B31B31 1TG40 Addresses|74 m away
- B31 5PU, Frankley Lodge Road, Birmingham, B31B31 5PU1 Addresses|85 m away
- B31 5PS, Basil Road, Birmingham, B31B31 5PS11 Addresses|110 m away
- B31 1TA, Barnsdale Crescent, Birmingham, B31B31 1TA23 Addresses|111 m away
Property Types
- 6 modern houses built after 1980
- 4 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 8 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 9 early-century flats built between 1912 and 1935
- 5 other addresses of unknown type
- modern house (6)
- mid-century flat (4)
- early-century house (8)
- early-century flat (9)
- Unknown (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 21 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (10)
- G (0)
- D (9)
- No EPC (11)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2026£235,000 | 3 Bed House25, Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham, B31 1PW25, Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham, B31 1PW
- Sold Jun 2004£200,000 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 1, 247, Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham, B31 1UJFlat 1, 247, Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham, B31 1UJ
- Sold Mar 2007£200,000 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 1, 247, Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham, B31 1UJFlat 1, 247, Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham, B31 1UJ
Schools Nearby
- The Orchards Primary Academy200 m away
- Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy700 m away
- St Brigid's Catholic Primary School800 m away
- E-ACT Shenley Academy1.6 km away
- King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls2.0 km away
- King Edward VI Five Ways School2.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to B31 1UJ is Northfield station, which is 1.6 kilometres away.
- Northfield|1.6 km away
- Longbridge|2.2 km away
- Kings Norton|3.5 km away
- Bournville|4.1 km away
