Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

DOMINIC DRIVE, B30 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOMINIC DRIVE, B30 1DW.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B30 1DW — age 48, 42% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £126k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.

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

B30 1DW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Dominic Drive, 1.0km from Cotteridge in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bournville & Cotteridge ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £126k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B30 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00045447 (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 1DW. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.1%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 122,500

10 sales · Mean £ 121,545

Terraced

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

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

B30 1DW has low crime rates — 22 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 offences62
Vehicle crime22
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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King's Norton Boys' School

Good754 pupils0.3 km
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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

Good1168 pupils0.7 km
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Kings Norton Nursery School

Outstanding93 pupils0.8 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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Wychall Primary School

Good380 pupils1.0 km
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St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement229 pupils1.0 km
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Bournville School

Requires Improvement665 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Spar1.0 km
  • EPK Express0.8 km
  • News & Confectionary Store0.8 km
  • The Local0.8 km
  • Heath Road Post Office0.6 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Wychall Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Planet Spice0.8 km
  • Sunshine Groceries0.8 km
  • Sophies Pizza Pasta Gourmet Burger0.9 km
  • Foodees / Chicken.com0.9 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Birmingham Supported Living 2010 Ltd0.9 km
  • Bournville House Ltd0.5 km
  • Middleton Hall Hotel0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • A2A Café0.8 km
  • Chill Out Lounge Cafe1.0 km
  • Manhattans70s0.9 km
  • Pit Stop Cafe0.9 km
  • The Toby Carvery Kings Norton1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Heron Foods1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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