Is B30 1QD a safe place to live?

B30 1QD has a moderate crime rate of 79 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is typical for this type of area in Birmingham.

How much do houses cost in B30 1QD?

The average property price in B30 1QD is currently around £260k.

What is the population of B30 1QD?

The population for the B30 1QD area is approximately 266 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

COB LANE, B30 1QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COB LANE, B30 1QD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

266

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10

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6/10

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10/10

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3/10

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1/10

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4/10

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3/10

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2/10

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6/10

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Area Character

B30 1QD has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 48-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B30 1QD is a mixed residential area on Cob Lane, 0.8km 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 1QD is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.

Census 2021 statistics for B30 1QD are sourced from Output Area E00045487 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 1QD. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.5%

Asian / British Asian3.0%

Black / African / Caribbean2.7%

Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active

FT: 27%

Unemployed: 3%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B30 1QD is moderate at 79 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.

Violence and sexual offences134

Public order68

Criminal damage and arson48

Drugs38

Anti-social behaviour24

school Local Schools

Bournville School

Requires Improvement665 pupils0.3 km

St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery

Requires Improvement229 pupils0.4 km

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School

Good837 pupils0.6 km

Northfield Manor Primary Academy

Good416 pupils0.9 km

Bournville Village Primary

Outstanding651 pupils1.0 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.0 km

King's Norton Boys' School

Good754 pupils1.1 km

Kings Norton Girls' School

Outstanding1069 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Ruskins0.5 km
Heath Road Post Office0.7 km
Lifestyle Express0.8 km
Tenby Court0.5 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby

Royal Voluntary Service Shop/Cafe0.9 km
Leverton & Halls1.0 km
The Beeches Conference Centre0.7 km
Serbian Orthodox Church0.2 km
BBC Drama Village0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Bournville1.6 km
Kings Norton1.7 km
Selly Oak2.0 km