Is B30 1EB a safe place to live?

Yes, B30 1EB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 26 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in B30 1EB?

The average property price in B30 1EB is currently around £662k.

What is the population of B30 1EB?

The population for the B30 1EB area is approximately 300 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

NORTHFIELD ROAD, B30 1EB House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

300

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10

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7/10

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9/10

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6/10

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2/10

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7/10

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4/10

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5/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, B30 1EB combines high owner-occupation (55%), strong property values (£662k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £662k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 49.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B30 1EB is a safe, established residential area on Northfield Road, 1.0km from Cotteridge in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bournville & Cotteridge ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £662k, down 49.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B30 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00045446 (shared with 6 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 1EB. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%

Asian / British Asian2.7%

Black / African / Caribbean2.0%

Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 460,000

5 sales · Mean £ 473,680

Detached

£ 965,000

2 sales · Mean £ 965,000

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

B30 1EB has low crime rates — 26 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 offences68

Vehicle crime22

Anti-social behaviour8

Criminal damage and arson7

Burglary5

school Local Schools

King's Norton Boys' School

Good754 pupils0.4 km

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

Good1168 pupils0.8 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km

Bournville School

Requires Improvement665 pupils0.9 km

Kings Norton Girls' School

Outstanding1069 pupils0.9 km

Kings Norton Nursery School

Outstanding93 pupils0.9 km

St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement229 pupils0.9 km

Wychall Primary School

Good380 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby

Wychall Fish Bar0.8 km
Planet Spice0.8 km
Sunshine Groceries0.8 km

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

EPK Express0.8 km
News & Confectionary Store0.8 km
The Local0.8 km
Heath Road Post Office0.4 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby

Birmingham Supported Living 2010 Ltd0.8 km
Bournville House Ltd0.3 km
Middleton Hall Hotel0.7 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

A2A Café0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Kings Norton0.9 km
Northfield1.5 km
Bournville1.8 km