Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

CHAPEL WALK, B30 3LW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL WALK, B30 3LW.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British80.2%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 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.

Violence and sexual offences88
Shoplifting31
Vehicle crime16
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order10

school Local Schools

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Kings Norton Junior and Infant School

Inadequate0.3 km
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Kings Norton Nursery School

Outstanding93 pupils0.9 km
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Broadmeadow Junior School

Good219 pupils1.0 km
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Broadmeadow Infant School

Good184 pupils1.0 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good188 pupils1.0 km
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Bells Farm Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils1.1 km
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Cotteridge Primary School

Good445 pupils1.1 km
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Lindsworth School

Requires Improvement128 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co Operative Supermarket0.9 km
  • Central England Co Operative Society0.3 km
  • Heron Foods1.0 km
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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
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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