B30 3LW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chapel Walk, 0.4km from Walkers Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within King's Norton South ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B30 3LW is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 3LW are sourced from Output Area E00046223 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPEL WALK, B30 3LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL WALK, B30 3LW.
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 3LW 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 3LW. 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
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
£ 270,000
2 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B30 3LW has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
Kings Norton Nursery School
Broadmeadow Junior School
Broadmeadow Infant School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Bells Farm Primary School
Cotteridge Primary School
Lindsworth School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Spar Stores0.9 km
- Nagra Stores0.3 km
- Michaels Supermarket0.8 km
- Bp Connect(MRH-MALTHURSTLTD)0.7 km
- Evergreen Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Kurry Kingdom0.8 km
- Cotteridge Church-Catering Services0.9 km
- The Tuckaway Cafe0.9 km
- Upstairs at Chas Mann (The Mann Cave0.4 km
- Essence1.0 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co Operative Supermarket0.9 km
- Central England Co Operative Society0.3 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- The Fold Fish Bar0.8 km
- THE GREEN FISH BAR0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Ironworks Fitness Concepts Limited0.7 km
- Kingshill Chinese0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Cotteridge Social Club0.8 km
- Bulls Head0.5 km
- Grant Arms1.0 km
- Masshouse Convenience Store0.8 km
- Navigation Inn0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton0.9 km
- Bournville2.0 km
- Northfield2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: B303LW · Data under Open Government Licence