B30 2XB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashbrook Road, 0.2km from Ten Acres in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Stirchley ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
For families considering a move, B30 2XB represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 2XB are sourced from Output Area E00045462 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHBROOK ROAD, B30 2XB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHBROOK ROAD, B30 2XB.
342
35
£ 41,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B30 2XB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 63% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 2XB. The average age is 34.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
1 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B30 2XB is moderate at 54 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
Moor Green Primary Academy
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Selly Park Girls' School
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Uffculme School
Raddlebarn Primary School
Colmore Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Vicarage Road Post Office0.8 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Farmfoods1.0 km
- The Middle Feast0.9 km
- Al Buraq Stores Ltd0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Cartland Tea Rooms0.7 km
- Hi Tea0.9 km
- Lucky House1.0 km
- Radhuni0.8 km
- The Sunshine Cafe0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Red Lion0.9 km
- Perfection Snooker Club Ltd0.7 km
- The Highbury0.4 km
- The Hazelwell Public House0.7 km
- Tascos Social Club0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- 2 Bro's Pizzeria0.9 km
- Big John's Franchise0.9 km
- China Garden Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- AA Curries In A Hurry Ltd0.5 km
- Bengal Chaa0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The New Dogpool Hotel And Restaurant0.5 km
- Kensington Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournville1.3 km
- Selly Oak1.9 km
- University (Birmingham)2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B302XB · Data under Open Government Licence