B30 1JS is a safe, established residential area on Linden Road, 0.4km from Griffin's Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bournville & Cotteridge ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B30 1JS is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 1JS are sourced from Output Area E00047098 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINDEN ROAD, B30 1JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDEN ROAD, B30 1JS.
325
43
£ 47,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B30 1JS 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 1JS has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1JS. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 475,000
2 sales · Mean £ 475,000
Terraced
£ 445,000
1 sales · Mean £ 445,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B30 1JS has low crime rates — 25 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
Selly Oak Trust School
Bournville Village Primary
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
The University of Birmingham School
Cherry Oak School
Raddlebarn Primary School
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- The Bournville Pharmacy0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Selly Park Convenience1.0 km
- Ashi Foodstore0.9 km
- McCawleys Supermarche0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Sliced n Diced0.6 km
- Greek House0.9 km
- Bournville Bread Basket0.4 km
- Busy Parents Network CIC0.4 km
- Sense Touchbase Pears0.8 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Big Johns0.8 km
- Tin Sing Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- Bubble Waffles Dessert Lounge0.8 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.6 km
- Ming Wah0.6 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Old Farm Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak0.9 km
- Bournville1.1 km
- University (Birmingham)2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B301JS · Data under Open Government Licence