B30 1SR is a safe, established residential area on Hay Green Lane, 0.9km from Northfield in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bournville & Cotteridge ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B30, B30 1SR offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £351k, up 15.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 1SR are sourced from Output Area E00045424 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAY GREEN LANE, B30 1SR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAY GREEN LANE, B30 1SR.
405
43
£ 40,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B30 1SR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B30 1SR — age 43, 83% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £351k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 15.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 1SR. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 330,000
10 sales · Mean £ 334,500
Terraced
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 302,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B30 1SR has low crime rates — 32 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
Bournville School
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
St Laurence Church Junior School
St Laurence Church Infant School
King's Norton Boys' School
Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children
Victoria School
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Wilkinson1.0 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Heath Road Post Office0.4 km
- Holland & Barrett Ltd - Unit 91.0 km
- Tenby Court0.8 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Birmingham Supported Living 2010 Ltd0.8 km
- Bournville House Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Northfield Masonic Hall0.8 km
- Shenley Lane Community Association0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Costa Coffee Northfield1.0 km
- Medleys0.8 km
- PW Catering Limited0.8 km
- Royal Voluntary Service Shop/Cafe0.4 km
- Treasure Island Play Ltd0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland Foods Plc1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Wok Inn0.8 km
- Easy Bite1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northfield1.6 km
- Kings Norton1.7 km
- Bournville2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B301SR · Data under Open Government Licence