B30 1DX 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 1DX represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00045438 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHFIELD ROAD, B30 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHFIELD ROAD, B30 1DX.
272
51
£ 44,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B30 1DX 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B30 1DX spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 1DX. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 150,000
10 sales · Mean £ 150,900
Semi-Detached
£ 164,000
8 sales · Mean £ 281,687
Terraced
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 153,316
Detached
£ 205,000
2 sales · Mean £ 205,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B30 1DX has low crime rates — 12 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 Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Bournville School
Cotteridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Wychall Fish Bar1.0 km
- Planet Spice1.0 km
- Sunshine Groceries1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Foodees / Chicken.com0.8 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Bp Connect(MRH-MALTHURSTLTD)0.9 km
- Evergreen Pharmacy0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Savers0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Cotteridge Church-Catering Services0.8 km
- Mondelez Staff Canteens0.8 km
- The Tuckaway Cafe0.9 km
- A2A Café1.0 km
- Chill Out Lounge Cafe0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bournville House Ltd0.6 km
- Middleton Hall Hotel0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Co Operative Supermarket0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cotteridge Social Club0.9 km
- Kings Norton Ex-Servicemens Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton0.7 km
- Bournville1.6 km
- Northfield1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B301DX · Data under Open Government Licence