B30 3JJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Lifford in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within King's Norton South ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B30 3JJ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 3JJ are sourced from Output Area E00046223 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B30 3JJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B30 3JJ.
252
42
£ 39,200 /yr
46%
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
With 39% social renting, B30 3JJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 3JJ. The average age is 42.2. 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)
B30 3JJ has low crime rates — 33 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
Cotteridge Primary School
Allens Croft Nursery School
Allens Croft Primary School
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
Broadmeadow Junior School
Broadmeadow Infant School
Stirchley Primary School
Lindsworth School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- International Supermarket0.9 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Drinks 4 u 2 Limited0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Spar Stores0.9 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Cotteridge Social Club0.7 km
- Route 69 Bar0.3 km
- Grant Arms0.4 km
- Kings Norton Ex-Servicemens Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Akram's Kashmiri Restaurant0.9 km
- Coffee Central0.9 km
- Essence0.5 km
- Rush Trampoline Park0.3 km
- C I T B Birmingham Training Centre0.2 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Golden Palace0.9 km
- Red Peppers Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Balti 20000.8 km
- Big Bitez0.8 km
- Papa Pizza and Dessert0.8 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co Operative Supermarket0.7 km
- Eden Manna Supermarket LTD0.4 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton1.0 km
- Bournville1.3 km
- Selly Oak3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B303JJ · Data under Open Government Licence