Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

NORTHFIELD ROAD, B30 1ED House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

300

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Avg Age

42

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences68
Vehicle crime22
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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King's Norton Boys' School

Good754 pupils0.4 km
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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

Good1168 pupils0.8 km
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Bournville School

Requires Improvement665 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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Kings Norton Girls' School

Outstanding1069 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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Kings Norton Nursery School

Outstanding93 pupils1.0 km
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Wychall Primary School

Good380 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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 Norton1.0 km
  • Northfield1.5 km
  • Bournville1.8 km