B30 3QX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.9km from Brandwood End in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Druids Heath & Monyhull ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B30 3QX is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 3QX are sourced from Output Area E00045578 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B30 3QX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B30 3QX.
225
56
£ 43,300 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B30 3QX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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 3QX 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 3QX. The average age is 56.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B30 3QX has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Broadmeadow Junior School
Broadmeadow Infant School
Lindsworth School
Bells Farm Primary School
The Oaks Primary School
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
Allens Croft Nursery School
Allens Croft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Max Convenience0.1 km
- Select And Save0.8 km
- Parsons Hill News0.5 km
- Parsons Wine & Spirits0.5 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Food Route0.8 km
- RuGa Fusion0.5 km
- Bradlex Bham Ltd ,Dixy chicken0.9 km
- KKN Private Ltd TA Maypole Food Mela0.9 km
- Marjayz0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Pheonix0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- One Stop Stores Limited0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Red Peppers Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Balti 20000.8 km
- Big Bitez0.9 km
- Broad Lane Chippy0.8 km
- Papa Pizza and Dessert0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton1.7 km
- Bournville2.3 km
- Northfield3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Norton- Druids Lane- nr Bavistock School0.5 km
- Kings Norton- Harbinger Rd0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: B303QX · Data under Open Government Licence