B30 1NW is a mixed residential area on Watford Road, 0.6km from Lifford in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bournville & Cotteridge ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 1NW are sourced from Output Area E00045422 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATFORD ROAD, B30 1NW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATFORD ROAD, B30 1NW.
312
35
£ 44,300 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B30 1NW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B30 1NW — age 35, 84% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 1NW. The average age is 34.6. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B30 1NW is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cotteridge Primary School
Kings Norton Girls' School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Kings Norton Nursery School
King's Norton Boys' School
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
Stirchley Primary School
Allens Croft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- International Supermarket1.0 km
- Spar0.1 km
- Drinks 4 u 2 Limited0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- Love Cake Supplies0.1 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Cotteridge Social Club0.2 km
- Route 69 Bar0.8 km
- Kings Norton Ex-Servicemens Club0.2 km
- Bournville Working Mens Social Club0.9 km
- Grant Arms0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Coffee Central1.0 km
- Essence0.3 km
- Rush Trampoline Park0.8 km
- C I T B Birmingham Training Centre0.7 km
- Route 471.0 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Stickie Fingers0.8 km
- Sophies Pizza Pasta Gourmet Burger0.2 km
- Balti Bites1.0 km
- Crispy Hut Chinese and Cantonese0.5 km
- Dixy Chicken1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co Operative Supermarket0.2 km
- Eden Manna Supermarket LTD0.5 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Middleton Hall Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton0.5 km
- Bournville1.1 km
- Northfield2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Norton Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B301NW · Data under Open Government Licence