Lakefield, Northfield, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B31 1FQ.
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At a glance
2 property sales on Lakefield, Northfield, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 8 Dec 2016. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £47,000. By property type, sales here have been 50% semi-detached, 50% detached.
House prices on Lakefield compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lakefield has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B31 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 1 | £47,000 | 11 Aug 2016 |
| Detached | 1 | £193,500 | 8 Dec 2016 |
Sold prices on Lakefield
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Lakefield B31 1FQ | 8 Dec 2016 | £193,500 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 16, Lakefield B31 1FQ | 11 Aug 2016 | £47,000 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Lakefield
Crime
327 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lakefield in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 158 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 37 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Burglary | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Possession of weapons | 16 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Lakefield is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- River Rea Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Lakefield
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellfield Primary School (NC) 167 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Bellfield Junior School 229 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children 53 pupils | Foundation special school | 2–12 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| Victoria School 225 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Edge Academy | Free schools alternative provision | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School 449 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Orchards Primary Academy 190 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Laurence Church Infant School | Primary Church of England | 4–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Northfield station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Longbridge station 1.5 mi · 31 min walk
- Kings Norton station 1.7 mi · 35 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Saxon Wood Close (Stop NL, Bell Hill) 3 min walk
- Bell Lane (Stop NK, Bristol Road South) 4 min walk
- Bell Lane (Stop NJ, Bristol Road South) 4 min walk
- Bell Lane (Stop NG, Bristol Road South) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- St Heliers Medical Practice
15 St. Heliers Road, Birmingham · 0.4 mi - Doski Medical Practice
101 Holloway, Northfield, Birmingham · 0.5 mi - Shenley Green Surgery
22 Shenley Green, Selly Oak, Birmingham · 0.6 mi - Woodland Road Surgery
57 Woodland Road, Northfield, Birmingham · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Iceland Iceland Northfield · 0.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Northfield Birmingham · 0.3 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Northfield · 0.4 mi
- Budgens Budgens - Northfield · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Superdrug Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Pitman Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Clock Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- Northfield Health Centre · 0.4 mi
- Hilltop Dental Spa · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 56.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 25.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 754 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,795 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Birmingham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Lakefield
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.3% | 48.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 11.7% | 31% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 9.5% | 11% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.2% | 4.5% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.4% | 34% |
| No religion | 36.3% | 24.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 4% | 29.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 2.9% |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 19.5% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.8% | 29.9% |
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 23.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.5% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.4% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 3.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.8% | 41.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 30.2% | 31.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 24% | 20.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6% | 6.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Birmingham.
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