B30 3DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oakley Road, 0.5km from Lifford in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Stirchley ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
This is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, down 27.7% year-on-year. 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 3DA are sourced from Output Area E00045491 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKLEY ROAD, B30 3DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLEY ROAD, B30 3DA.
351
32
£ 41,200 /yr
43%
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 3DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 55% 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 down 27.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 3DA. The average age is 32.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 233,750
4 sales · Mean £ 217,500
Terraced
£ 98,000
1 sales · Mean £ 98,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B30 3DA has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Allens Croft Primary School
Allens Croft Nursery School
Stirchley Primary School
Cotteridge Primary School
Kings Norton Girls' School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Colmore Infant and Nursery School
Colmore Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
- Co Operative Supermarket0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Eden Manna Supermarket LTD0.5 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- International Supermarket0.3 km
- Spar1.0 km
- Drinks 4 u 2 Limited1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- L's Global Food1.0 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Akram's Kashmiri Restaurant0.3 km
- Alicias Micro Bakehouse0.7 km
- Coffee Central0.3 km
- Dilkush0.4 km
- Essence0.7 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Cantonese Express0.4 km
- Carino's Pizza and Grill Limited0.9 km
- Golden Palace0.3 km
- The Cottage0.4 km
- Olympus Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Route 69 Bar0.3 km
- Stirchley United Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Kings Norton Ex-Servicemens Club0.9 km
- Tascos Social Club0.8 km
- The Bournbrook Inn Public House0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Cork and Cage0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bournville0.7 km
- Kings Norton1.4 km
- Selly Oak2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B303DA · Data under Open Government Licence