B30 1DZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Kings Gardens, 0.6km from Cotteridge in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bournville & Cotteridge ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B30 1DZ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 58 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00045440 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGS GARDENS, B30 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGS GARDENS, B30 1DZ.
183
58
£ 44,300 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in B30 1DZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 1DZ. The average age is 57.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 500,000
Detached
£ 356,000
1 sales · Mean £ 356,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B30 1DZ 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 Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Cotteridge Primary School
Bournville School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Rossiter S & A (Fam Butcher)0.8 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Drinks 4 u 2 Limited0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Leverton & Halls0.8 km
- Essence1.0 km
- Bistro Cafe0.8 km
- Dessert World0.7 km
- KFC0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cotteridge Social Club0.8 km
- Kings Norton Ex-Servicemens Club0.8 km
- Grant Arms1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Stickie Fingers0.8 km
- Sophies Pizza Pasta Gourmet Burger0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Foodees / Chicken.com0.6 km
- Ironworks Fitness Concepts Limited0.8 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bournville House Ltd0.8 km
- Middleton Hall Hotel0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Co Operative Supermarket0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton0.6 km
- Bournville1.4 km
- Northfield2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B301DZ · Data under Open Government Licence