Steel Road, Birmingham
House prices, sold prices and local information for B31 2RQ, B31 2RG.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Steel Road, Birmingham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 10 Jan 2020. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £239,625. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 73% semi-detached, 18% terraced, 9% detached. Recorded sale prices on Steel Road range from £177,500 to £345,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Steel Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Steel Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all B31 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £239,625 | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Terraced | 2 | £315,000 | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Detached | 1 | £177,500 | 19 Dec 2018 |
Sold prices on Steel Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81, Steel Road B31 2RQ | 10 Jan 2020 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 43, Steel Road B31 2RQ | 25 Oct 2019 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 71, Steel Road B31 2RQ | 18 Oct 2019 | £345,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Steel Road B31 2RG | 19 Dec 2018 | £177,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 38, Steel Road B31 2RG | 7 Sep 2018 | £285,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 45, Steel Road B31 2RQ | 21 Jun 2018 | £225,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 49, Steel Road B31 2RQ | 6 Apr 2017 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40, Steel Road B31 2RG | 30 Jan 2017 | £232,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 57, Steel Road B31 2RQ | 13 Jan 2017 | £209,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 81, Steel Road B31 2RQ | 18 Nov 2016 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 77, Steel Road B31 2RQ | 8 Jan 2016 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 81, Steel Road | £230,000 (Nov 2016) → £285,000 (Jan 2020) | +24% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Steel Road
Crime
430 crimes were reported within about a mile of Steel Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 188 |
| Shoplifting | 53 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 47 |
| Other theft | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 24 |
| Burglary | 22 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Steel Road is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Rea Flood alert area
- River Rea at Longbridge Flood warning 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 Steel Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Primary School 423 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary School 449 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Edge Academy | Free schools alternative provision | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls 740 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Turves Green Primary School 354 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Turves Green Boys' School 592 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| West Heath Nursery School 114 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Laurence Church Infant School | Primary Church of England | 4–7 | Report | 0.8 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 0.5 mi · 9 min walk
- Longbridge station 0.7 mi · 13 min walk
- Kings Norton station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hawkesley Mill Lane (opp, Bristol Road South) 2 min walk
- South Road (opp, Bristol Road South) 3 min walk
- Hawkesley Mill Lane (adj, Bristol Road South) 3 min walk
- Fire Station (adj, South Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- St Heliers Medical Practice
15 St. Heliers Road, Birmingham · 0.5 mi - West Heath Surgery
196 West Heath Road, Northfield, Birmingham · 0.6 mi - Woodland Road Surgery
57 Woodland Road, Northfield, Birmingham · 0.7 mi - Cofton Medical Centre
2 Robinsfield Drive, Birmingham · 1.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Longbridge Birmingham · 0.5 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Northfield · 0.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Northfield Birmingham · 0.6 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Fairfax West Heath · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Knights Royston Hall Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Clock Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Boots · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Hilltop Dental Spa · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Northfield Health Centre · 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 3 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 53.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 23.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 22.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 950 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,042 |
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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Steel Road
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Who lives around Steel Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.7% | 48.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 5.9% | 11% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4.6% | 31% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.4% | 4.5% |
Religion
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 45.5% | 34% |
| No religion | 43.8% | 24.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 29.9% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 73.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 11.2% | 26.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26.6% | 29.9% |
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 23.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17% | 17.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.8% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 47.6% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.7% | 41.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 29.9% | 31.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 19.3% | 20.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.1% | 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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