B30 1EA 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% 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: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 14.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00045438 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHFIELD ROAD, B30 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHFIELD ROAD, B30 1EA.
272
51
£ 44,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B30 1EA 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B30 1EA — age 51, 76% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £137k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 14.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 1EA. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 125,000
19 sales · Mean £ 124,604
Detached
£ 525,000
3 sales · Mean £ 522,500
Semi-Detached
£ 438,000
2 sales · Mean £ 438,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B30 1EA 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.
school Local Schools
King's Norton Boys' School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Kings Norton Girls' School
Kings Norton Nursery School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Bournville School
Wychall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Wychall Fish Bar1.0 km
- Planet Spice1.0 km
- Sunshine Groceries1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Foodees / Chicken.com0.8 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Bp Connect(MRH-MALTHURSTLTD)0.9 km
- Evergreen Pharmacy0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Savers0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Cotteridge Church-Catering Services0.8 km
- Mondelez Staff Canteens0.8 km
- The Tuckaway Cafe0.9 km
- A2A Café0.9 km
- Chill Out Lounge Cafe0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bournville House Ltd0.6 km
- Middleton Hall Hotel0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Co Operative Supermarket0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cotteridge Social Club0.9 km
- Kings Norton Ex-Servicemens Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton0.7 km
- Bournville1.6 km
- Northfield1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B301EA · Data under Open Government Licence