B30 2RJ is a safe, established residential area on Newlands Road, 0.3km from Stirchley in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Stirchley ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 19.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 2RJ are sourced from Output Area E00045471 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWLANDS ROAD, B30 2RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWLANDS ROAD, B30 2RJ.
396
39
£ 41,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
B30 2RJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 87% 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 up 19.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 2RJ. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 278,500
21 sales · Mean £ 266,804
Terraced
£ 207,500
1 sales · Mean £ 207,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B30 2RJ has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Colmore Infant and Nursery School
Colmore Junior School
Stirchley Primary School
Allens Croft Nursery School
Allens Croft Primary School
Moor Green Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Travis Perkins Trading Company Ltd0.8 km
- S&S Convenient Store0.9 km
- International Supermarket0.9 km
- Grove Service Station0.7 km
- Raj Food Store0.3 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The New Dogpool Hotel And Restaurant0.9 km
- Cork and Cage0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Perfection Snooker Club Ltd0.7 km
- The Highbury1.0 km
- Tascos Social Club0.6 km
- The Bournbrook Inn Public House0.7 km
- The Hazelwell Public House0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Dads Fish Bar0.9 km
- Loco Lounge Cafe Bar0.9 km
- RA HUB0.7 km
- Silverstone Court Cafe0.5 km
- The New Balti Bazaar0.7 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrisons0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Bengal Chaa0.7 km
- Santi Pizza0.7 km
- XO0.9 km
- Cantonese Express0.8 km
- Carino's Pizza and Grill Limited0.3 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournville1.1 km
- Selly Oak2.3 km
- Kings Norton2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B302RJ · Data under Open Government Licence