B30 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Fradley Close, 1.1km from Cotteridge in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bournville & Cotteridge ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B30 1BW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k, up 2.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00045452 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRADLEY CLOSE, B30 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRADLEY CLOSE, B30 1BW.
369
35
£ 44,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B30 1BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B30 1BW has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 2.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 1BW. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
4 sales · Mean £ 224,750
Terraced
£ 216,250
6 sales · Mean £ 199,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B30 1BW has low crime rates — 22 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
Kings Norton Nursery School
Wychall Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Kings Norton Girls' School
Bournville School
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Wychall Fish Bar0.7 km
- Planet Spice0.7 km
- Sunshine Groceries0.7 km
- Sophies Pizza Pasta Gourmet Burger1.0 km
- Foodees / Chicken.com1.0 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- EPK Express0.7 km
- News & Confectionary Store0.7 km
- The Local0.7 km
- Love Cake Supplies1.0 km
- Heath Road Post Office0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Birmingham Supported Living 2010 Ltd0.9 km
- Bournville House Ltd0.4 km
- Middleton Hall Hotel0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- A2A Café0.6 km
- Chill Out Lounge Cafe1.0 km
- Manhattans70s1.0 km
- Pit Stop Cafe0.9 km
- The Toby Carvery Kings Norton1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton0.8 km
- Northfield1.5 km
- Bournville1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B301BW · Data under Open Government Licence