Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

OAKLEY ROAD, B30 3DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLEY ROAD, B30 3DA.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 41,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British62.3%
Asian / British Asian10.9%
Black / African / Caribbean23.4%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences96
Vehicle crime30
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Allens Croft Primary School

Good401 pupils0.3 km
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Allens Croft Nursery School

Requires Improvement148 pupils0.3 km
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Stirchley Primary School

Good218 pupils0.4 km
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Cotteridge Primary School

Good445 pupils0.6 km
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Kings Norton Girls' School

Outstanding1069 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km
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Colmore Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding411 pupils1.4 km
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Colmore Junior School

Good478 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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

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