B30 2DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Bournville in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bournbrook & Selly Park ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
For families considering a move, B30 2DG represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, science and business parks with high status workers. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 2DG are sourced from Output Area E00047101 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B30 2DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B30 2DG.
215
47
£ 44,700 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B30 2DG's 60% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 2DG. The average age is 46.6. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B30 2DG has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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
Bournville Village Primary
Raddlebarn Primary School
Selly Oak Trust School
Stirchley Primary School
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Selly Park Girls' School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Kings Norton Girls' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- L's Global Food0.7 km
- Selly Park Convenience0.9 km
- Diva Convenience1.0 km
- Rossiter S & A (Fam Butcher)0.8 km
- Contento Homes0.6 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Stirchley United Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Bournville Working Mens Social Club0.6 km
- British Oak0.6 km
- Couch0.8 km
- Wildcat Tap Limited0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Artefact0.8 km
- ChangeKitchen CIC0.5 km
- Greek House0.8 km
- Mighty Bite0.7 km
- Original Patty Men Stirchley0.6 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Golden Palace0.9 km
- The Cottage0.8 km
- Balti Bites0.9 km
- Caspian Pizza and Moonlight Desserts0.7 km
- Dixy Chicken0.9 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Cork and Cage0.6 km
- Old Farm Hotel0.6 km
- The New Dogpool Hotel And Restaurant0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournville0.5 km
- Selly Oak1.3 km
- Kings Norton1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bournville Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B302DG · Data under Open Government Licence