B30 1XD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Goldfinch Close, 0.1km from Griffin's Hill in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Bournville & Cotteridge ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in B30, B30 1XD offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £392k, down 19.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 1XD are sourced from Output Area E00047102 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOLDFINCH CLOSE, B30 1XD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDFINCH CLOSE, B30 1XD.
295
53
£ 47,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B30 1XD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B30 1XD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 19.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 1XD. The average age is 52.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Detached
£ 434,000
1 sales · Mean £ 434,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B30 1XD has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Selly Oak Trust School
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
The University of Birmingham School
Bournville Village Primary
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Cherry Oak School
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Northfield Manor Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bournville Bread Basket0.7 km
- Busy Parents Network CIC0.7 km
- Sense Touchbase Pears0.9 km
- The Beeches Conference Centre0.7 km
- WMRC Cafe0.5 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Bubble Waffles Dessert Lounge0.9 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.7 km
- Happy Land0.9 km
- Ming Wah0.7 km
- Pizza Pepper0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Martins0.7 km
- Ruskins0.8 km
- Wyvale Garden Centre0.5 km
- Alam Stores0.7 km
- Selly Oak Post Office0.6 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Old Farm Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Selly Oak1.1 km
- Bournville1.3 km
- University (Birmingham)2.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B301XD · Data under Open Government Licence