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.
LAKE VIEW CLOSE, B30 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKE VIEW CLOSE, B30 1BX.
304
43
£ 44,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
King's Norton Boys' School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Kings Norton Girls' School
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Bournville School
Kings Norton Nursery School
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Cotteridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cotteridge Social Club0.9 km
- Kings Norton Ex-Servicemens Club0.9 km
- Bournville Working Mens Social Club1.0 km
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, 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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Bournville House Ltd0.9 km
- Middleton Hall Hotel0.6 km
- Old Farm Hotel0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B301BX · Data under Open Government Licence