B30 2YY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Hazelwell Lane in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Stirchley ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
For renters and young professionals, B30 2YY offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 2YY are sourced from Output Area E00045469 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B30 2YY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B30 2YY.
335
36
£ 47,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B30 2YY 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
B30 2YY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 2YY. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around B30 2YY is moderate at 66 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
Stirchley Primary School
Raddlebarn Primary School
Selly Park Girls' School
Bournville Village Primary
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Allens Croft Nursery School
Allens Croft Primary School
Selly Oak Trust School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Maryvale Service Station Ltd0.7 km
- Stirchley Food and Wine0.4 km
- Beryls Florist0.9 km
- Ash Tree Pharmacy0.7 km
- Getir0.6 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Akash Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
- Boba Cha0.6 km
- Chancer's Cafe0.4 km
- Yardbirds0.6 km
- Christ Church0.8 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Hazelwell Public House0.9 km
- Perfection Snooker Club Ltd0.2 km
- Tascos Social Club0.2 km
- The Bournbrook Inn Public House0.1 km
- Bournville Working Mens Social Club0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Family Vybz0.4 km
- AA Curries In A Hurry Ltd0.6 km
- Bengal Chaa0.2 km
- Cocobab0.9 km
- Dolphin Chip Shop0.9 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The New Dogpool Hotel And Restaurant0.5 km
- Cork and Cage0.3 km
- Old Farm Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.0 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournville0.5 km
- Selly Oak1.6 km
- Kings Norton2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bournville Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B302YY · Data under Open Government Licence