B30 1DS is a mixed residential area on Nursery Close, 0.3km from Cotteridge in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bournville & Cotteridge ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B30, B30 1DS offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, up 19.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00045423 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NURSERY CLOSE, B30 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NURSERY CLOSE, B30 1DS.
328
38
£ 47,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B30 1DS 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
B30 1DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 19.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 1DS. The average age is 37.5. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 340,000
5 sales · Mean £ 336,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B30 1DS is moderate at 59 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
King's Norton Boys' School
Cotteridge Primary School
Kings Norton Nursery School
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
Stirchley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Spar0.4 km
- Drinks 4 u 2 Limited0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Love Cake Supplies0.3 km
- News Extra0.3 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Cotteridge Social Club0.5 km
- Route 69 Bar1.0 km
- Kings Norton Ex-Servicemens Club0.4 km
- Bournville Working Mens Social Club0.7 km
- Grant Arms0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Essence0.6 km
- Rush Trampoline Park1.0 km
- C I T B Birmingham Training Centre1.0 km
- Bistro Cafe0.4 km
- Dessert World0.5 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Stickie Fingers0.6 km
- Sophies Pizza Pasta Gourmet Burger0.4 km
- Crispy Hut Chinese and Cantonese0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Foodees / Chicken.com0.3 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Middleton Hall Hotel0.5 km
- Old Farm Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Eden Manna Supermarket LTD0.7 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Co Operative Supermarket0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton0.6 km
- Bournville1.0 km
- Northfield2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B301DS · Data under Open Government Licence