B30 1ED 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.
For families considering a move, B30 1ED represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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: Average house prices are around £372k.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00045446 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHFIELD ROAD, B30 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHFIELD ROAD, B30 1ED.
300
42
£ 44,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 42, B30 1ED has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £372k 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 1ED. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
2 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Semi-Detached
£ 422,500
3 sales · Mean £ 437,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B30 1ED 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.
school Local Schools
King's Norton Boys' School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Bournville School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Kings Norton Girls' School
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Kings Norton Nursery School
Wychall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Wychall Fish Bar0.8 km
- Planet Spice0.8 km
- Sunshine Groceries0.8 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- EPK Express0.8 km
- News & Confectionary Store0.8 km
- The Local0.8 km
- Heath Road Post Office0.4 km
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, Cafe
1 nearby- A2A Café0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton1.0 km
- Northfield1.5 km
- Bournville1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B301ED · Data under Open Government Licence