B30 1EU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oak Farm Road, 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 1EU is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 58) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 1EU are sourced from Output Area E00045440 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK FARM ROAD, B30 1EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK FARM ROAD, B30 1EU.
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
With 43% social renting, B30 1EU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1EU. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
11 sales · Mean £ 175,863
Terraced
£ 141,000
2 sales · Mean £ 141,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B30 1EU has low crime rates — 20 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
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Kings Norton Nursery School
Bournville School
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Cotteridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Spar0.8 km
- Drinks 4 u 2 Limited0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Love Cake Supplies0.7 km
- News Extra0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cotteridge Social Club0.9 km
- Kings Norton Ex-Servicemens Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Stickie Fingers0.7 km
- Sophies Pizza Pasta Gourmet Burger0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Foodees / Chicken.com0.8 km
- Ironworks Fitness Concepts Limited1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Bistro Cafe0.9 km
- Dessert World0.9 km
- KFC1.0 km
- The Spice Exchange0.9 km
- Chill Out Lounge Cafe1.0 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Bournville House Ltd0.8 km
- Middleton Hall Hotel0.5 km
- Old Farm Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Co Operative Supermarket0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton0.8 km
- Bournville1.4 km
- Northfield2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B301EU · Data under Open Government Licence