B30 1NP is a mixed residential area on Watford Road, 0.4km from Cotteridge in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bournville & Cotteridge ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
For families considering a move, B30 1NP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £353k, up 3.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 1NP are sourced from Output Area E00045441 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATFORD ROAD, B30 1NP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATFORD ROAD, B30 1NP.
285
44
£ 44,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B30 1NP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B30 1NP's 71% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 1NP. The average age is 43.8. 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
Terraced
£ 285,000
7 sales · Mean £ 276,071
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
4 sales · Mean £ 305,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B30 1NP is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kings Norton Girls' School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Cotteridge Primary School
King's Norton Boys' School
Kings Norton Nursery School
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
Stirchley Primary School
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Boba Cha0.9 km
- Kurry Kingdom0.4 km
- Cotteridge Church-Catering Services0.4 km
- Mondelez Staff Canteens0.2 km
- The Tuckaway Cafe0.3 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co Operative Supermarket0.3 km
- Eden Manna Supermarket LTD0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Card Factory0.3 km
- Bp Connect(MRH-MALTHURSTLTD)0.7 km
- Evergreen Pharmacy0.3 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Maryvale Service Station Ltd0.7 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Middleton Hall Hotel0.5 km
- Old Farm Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Bournville Working Mens Social Club0.7 km
- Grant Arms0.5 km
- Cotteridge Social Club0.4 km
- Route 69 Bar0.9 km
- Kings Norton Ex-Servicemens Club0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Balti Bites0.9 km
- Crispy Hut Chinese and Cantonese0.6 km
- Dixy Chicken0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Foodees / Chicken.com0.2 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton0.6 km
- Bournville1.0 km
- Northfield2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Norton Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B301NP · Data under Open Government Licence