B30 2PY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Lifford 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 2PY offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 2PY are sourced from Output Area E00045443 (shared with 225 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B30 2PY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B30 2PY.
304
44
£ 44,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B30 2PY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B30 2PY — age 44, 75% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (44) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 2PY. The average age is 44.3. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 315,000
9 sales · Mean £ 318,105
Detached
£ 426,250
2 sales · Mean £ 426,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B30 2PY is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cotteridge Primary School
Kings Norton Girls' School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Kings Norton Nursery School
King's Norton Boys' School
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
Stirchley Primary School
Allens Croft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- International Supermarket0.9 km
- Spar0.1 km
- Drinks 4 u 2 Limited0.1 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
- Love Cake Supplies0.1 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Cotteridge Social Club0.2 km
- Route 69 Bar0.8 km
- Kings Norton Ex-Servicemens Club0.1 km
- Bournville Working Mens Social Club0.9 km
- Grant Arms0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Akram's Kashmiri Restaurant1.0 km
- Coffee Central1.0 km
- Essence0.3 km
- Rush Trampoline Park0.8 km
- C I T B Birmingham Training Centre0.7 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Stickie Fingers0.8 km
- Golden Palace1.0 km
- Sophies Pizza Pasta Gourmet Burger0.2 km
- Balti Bites1.0 km
- Crispy Hut Chinese and Cantonese0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co Operative Supermarket0.1 km
- Eden Manna Supermarket LTD0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Middleton Hall Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton0.5 km
- Bournville1.1 km
- Northfield2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Norton Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B302PY · Data under Open Government Licence