B30 1EW is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Cotteridge in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bournville & Cotteridge ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B30 1EW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 1EW are sourced from Output Area E00045430 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B30 1EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B30 1EW.
294
45
£ 40,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B30 1EW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 72% social renting, B30 1EW 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 1EW. The average age is 45.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B30 1EW 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
Bournville School
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Kings Norton Girls' School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Kings Norton Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Leverton & Halls1.0 km
- Serbian Orthodox Church1.0 km
- Royal Voluntary Service Shop/Cafe1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Heath Road Post Office0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Birmingham Supported Living 2010 Ltd0.9 km
- Bournville House Ltd0.5 km
- Middleton Hall Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton1.1 km
- Bournville1.7 km
- Northfield1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: B301EW · Data under Open Government Licence