B30 1AJ is a safe, established residential area on Lomaine Drive, 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 — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, up 1.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00045449 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOMAINE DRIVE, B30 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOMAINE DRIVE, B30 1AJ.
295
40
£ 44,300 /yr
51%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 40, B30 1AJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 1.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 1AJ. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 188,000
25 sales · Mean £ 205,882
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B30 1AJ has low crime rates — 20 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
Kings Norton Nursery School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Kings Norton Girls' School
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
Wychall Primary School
Fairway Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Wychall Fish Bar0.8 km
- Planet Spice0.8 km
- Sunshine Groceries0.8 km
- Sophies Pizza Pasta Gourmet Burger0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Card Factory0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Drinks 4 u 2 Limited0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Heath Road Post Office0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cotteridge Social Club0.8 km
- Kings Norton Ex-Servicemens Club0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bournville House Ltd0.7 km
- Middleton Hall Hotel0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- A2A Café0.8 km
- Bistro Cafe0.9 km
- Dessert World0.8 km
- KFC0.7 km
- The Spice Exchange0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Co Operative Supermarket0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton0.5 km
- Northfield1.7 km
- Bournville1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B301AJ · Data under Open Government Licence