B30 1QR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cob 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 1QR 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. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £212k.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 1QR are sourced from Output Area E00045472 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COB LANE, B30 1QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COB LANE, B30 1QR.
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
B30 1QR has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1QR. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 212,000
1 sales · Mean £ 212,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B30 1QR 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
Bournville School
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Bournville Village Primary
The University of Birmingham School
Selly Oak Trust School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Ruskins0.3 km
- Heath Road Post Office1.0 km
- Lifestyle Express0.7 km
- Tenby Court0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Old Farm Hotel1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Beeches Conference Centre0.7 km
- Serbian Orthodox Church0.2 km
- BBC Drama Village0.6 km
- Crowley House1.0 km
- Weoley Hill Cricket Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournville1.6 km
- Selly Oak1.8 km
- Kings Norton1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: B301QR · Data under Open Government Licence