B30 1DU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Northfield Road, 0.8km from Cotteridge in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bournville & Cotteridge ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
For families considering a move, B30 1DU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £84k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00045438 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHFIELD ROAD, B30 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHFIELD ROAD, B30 1DU.
272
51
£ 44,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B30 1DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B30 1DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 6.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 1DU. The average age is 51.2. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 82,500
34 sales · Mean £ 80,998
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B30 1DU has low crime rates — 16 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Kings Norton Girls' School
Kings Norton Nursery School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Bournville School
Cotteridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Rossiter S & A (Fam Butcher)1.0 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Drinks 4 u 2 Limited0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Leverton & Halls0.9 km
- A2A Café1.0 km
- Bistro Cafe0.8 km
- Dessert World0.8 km
- KFC0.8 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Wychall Fish Bar1.0 km
- Planet Spice1.0 km
- Sunshine Groceries1.0 km
- Stickie Fingers1.0 km
- Sophies Pizza Pasta Gourmet Burger0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cotteridge Social Club0.8 km
- Kings Norton Ex-Servicemens Club0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bournville House Ltd0.7 km
- Middleton Hall Hotel0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Co Operative Supermarket0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton0.6 km
- Bournville1.5 km
- Northfield1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B301DU · Data under Open Government Licence