Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

NORTHFIELD ROAD, B30 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHFIELD ROAD, B30 1DU.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B30 1DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

B30 1DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.8% year-on-year.

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

B30 1DU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Northfield Road, 0.8km from Cotteridge in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bournville & Cotteridge ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.

For families considering a move, B30 1DU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £84k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B30 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00045438 (shared with 4 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 1DU. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.8%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 82,500

34 sales · Mean £ 80,998

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

B30 1DU has low crime rates — 16 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 offences38
Vehicle crime19
Burglary5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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King's Norton Boys' School

Good754 pupils0.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 km
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Kings Norton Girls' School

Outstanding1069 pupils0.6 km
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Kings Norton Nursery School

Outstanding93 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

Good1168 pupils0.9 km
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St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement229 pupils0.9 km
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Bournville School

Requires Improvement665 pupils1.1 km
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Cotteridge Primary School

Good445 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Rossiter S & A (Fam Butcher)1.0 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • Drinks 4 u 2 Limited0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Leverton & Halls0.9 km
  • A2A Café1.0 km
  • Bistro Cafe0.8 km
  • Dessert World0.8 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Wychall Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Planet Spice1.0 km
  • Sunshine Groceries1.0 km
  • Stickie Fingers1.0 km
  • Sophies Pizza Pasta Gourmet Burger0.7 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cotteridge Social Club0.8 km
  • Kings Norton Ex-Servicemens Club0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kings Norton0.6 km
  • Bournville1.5 km
  • Northfield1.8 km