Longbridge Area Guide
Discover Longbridge
Longbridge, situated nine miles from Birmingham City Centre, is an area steeped in industrial history, known for its tin manufacturers White and Pike Ltd, and the famous “Longbridge Plant,” a former research and development site for MG Motor.
📍 Location
A south‑west Birmingham suburb with excellent everyday amenities and quick links into the city and Worcestershire. The modern town centre has been reshaped by major regeneration, bringing new retail, education and public spaces to the area.
💷 Property Prices & Market Trends
Sold property prices in Longbridge over the last year have seen a 7% decrease from the previous year, yet they remain up 16% from the 2017 peak. The majority of sales in the last year were semi‑detached properties averaging £195,571; terraced homes averaged £166,565, while flats fetched around £146,286. According to the latest Zoopla report, property values have increased by 5.87% in the last 12 months.
💼 Investing in Longbridge
Longbridge has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years. Since the closure of the MG Rover factory, £1 billion has been invested in rejuvenating the town centre, creating new jobs and improving housing, which has boosted the local economy. The area now boasts a retail park, hotel, college, new roadworks and commercial spaces — with more regeneration projects on the horizon.
🎓 Schools & Education
- Cofton Primary School: Co‑educational (ages 4–11), Ofsted “Good”.
- Albert Bradbeer Primary: Co‑educational (ages 3–11), Ofsted “Good”.
🚆 Transport Links
Longbridge station (opened 1978) sits on the Cross‑City Line (West Midlands Railway) with two platforms: northbound to Birmingham via Northfield, Kings Norton and Selly Oak; southbound to Barnt Green and Bromsgrove. A £1.7m refurbishment (from Nov 2018) enhanced the concourse, flooring, automatic doors, ventilation, accessible toilet, ticket counter and frontage. Bus routes include the 45, 63 and 98.
🛍️ Things to Do in Longbridge
- Shop, eat and relax at the new Longbridge retail park.
- Dine locally at Paprikas, Chiquito and Royal Fish Bar.
- Family‑friendly options: indoor/soft play, museums, art galleries, parks and playgrounds across the area.
🗺️ Map: Longbridge
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