Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

LAKE VIEW CLOSE, B30 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKE VIEW CLOSE, B30 1BX.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B30 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 43, B30 1BX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

B30 1BX is a safe, established residential area on Lake View Close, 0.5km from Cotteridge in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bournville & Cotteridge ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.

For families considering a move, B30 1BX represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B30 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00045433 (shared with 5 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 1BX. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

B30 1BX has low crime rates — 14 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 offences24
Vehicle crime18
Burglary8
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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King's Norton Boys' School

Good754 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.3 km
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Kings Norton Girls' School

Outstanding1069 pupils0.4 km
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St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement229 pupils0.6 km
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Bournville School

Requires Improvement665 pupils0.9 km
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Kings Norton Nursery School

Outstanding93 pupils0.9 km
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Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School

Good837 pupils0.9 km
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Cotteridge Primary School

Good445 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Drinks 4 u 2 Limited0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Love Cake Supplies0.7 km
  • News Extra0.7 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Cotteridge Social Club0.9 km
  • Kings Norton Ex-Servicemens Club0.9 km
  • Bournville Working Mens Social Club1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Stickie Fingers0.7 km
  • Sophies Pizza Pasta Gourmet Burger0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Foodees / Chicken.com0.8 km
  • Majestic House0.7 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Bistro Cafe0.9 km
  • Dessert World0.9 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • The Spice Exchange0.9 km
  • Manhattans70s0.7 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Bournville House Ltd0.9 km
  • Middleton Hall Hotel0.6 km
  • Old Farm Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kings Norton0.8 km
  • Bournville1.3 km
  • Northfield2.1 km