Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

NEWLANDS ROAD, B30 2RJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWLANDS ROAD, B30 2RJ.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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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.

home £285,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British59.0%
Asian / British Asian33.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences58
Shoplifting41
Vehicle crime28
Criminal damage and arson18
Other theft14

school Local Schools

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King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys

Outstanding947 pupils0.7 km
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King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls

Outstanding1099 pupils0.7 km
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Colmore Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding411 pupils0.8 km
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Colmore Junior School

Good478 pupils0.8 km
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Stirchley Primary School

Good218 pupils0.8 km
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Allens Croft Nursery School

Requires Improvement148 pupils0.8 km
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Allens Croft Primary School

Good401 pupils0.8 km
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Moor Green Primary Academy

Outstanding448 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The New Dogpool Hotel And Restaurant0.9 km
  • Cork and Cage0.8 km
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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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.3 km
fastfood

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