B30 1PS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Griffins Brook Lane, 0.6km 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 1PS is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 1PS are sourced from Output Area E00045472 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRIFFINS BROOK LANE, B30 1PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRIFFINS BROOK LANE, B30 1PS.
288
42
£ 40,300 /yr
41%
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 63% social renting, B30 1PS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 1PS. The average age is 42.0. 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
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 319,998
Terraced
£ 302,500
1 sales · Mean £ 302,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B30 1PS is moderate at 80 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Bournville School
Bournville Village Primary
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Kings Norton Girls' School
The University of Birmingham School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Martins1.0 km
- Ruskins0.5 km
- Wyvale Garden Centre1.0 km
- Heath Road Post Office0.9 km
- The Clean Kilo1.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Old Farm Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Kafenion1.0 km
- The Gardener's Retreat Restaurant1.0 km
- Serbian Orthodox Church0.3 km
- Bournville Bread Basket1.0 km
- Busy Parents Network CIC1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Stickie Fingers0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournville1.4 km
- Kings Norton1.8 km
- Selly Oak1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B301PS · Data under Open Government Licence