Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

LOMAINE DRIVE, B30 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOMAINE DRIVE, B30 1AJ.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 40, B30 1AJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 1.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B30 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Lomaine Drive, 1.0km from Cotteridge in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bournville & Cotteridge ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, up 1.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B30 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00045449 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 1AJ. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 188,000

25 sales · Mean £ 205,882

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B30 1AJ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences49
Vehicle crime16
Robbery5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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King's Norton Boys' School

Good754 pupils0.3 km
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Kings Norton Nursery School

Outstanding93 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

Good1168 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.8 km
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Kings Norton Girls' School

Outstanding1069 pupils0.8 km
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Kings Norton Junior and Infant School

Inadequate1.0 km
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Wychall Primary School

Good380 pupils1.0 km
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Fairway Primary Academy

Good193 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Wychall Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Planet Spice0.8 km
  • Sunshine Groceries0.8 km
  • Sophies Pizza Pasta Gourmet Burger0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Drinks 4 u 2 Limited0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Heath Road Post Office0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cotteridge Social Club0.8 km
  • Kings Norton Ex-Servicemens Club0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bournville House Ltd0.7 km
  • Middleton Hall Hotel0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • A2A Café0.8 km
  • Bistro Cafe0.9 km
  • Dessert World0.8 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • The Spice Exchange0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Heron Foods0.8 km
  • Co Operative Supermarket0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kings Norton0.5 km
  • Northfield1.7 km
  • Bournville1.7 km