B30 3RJ is a safe, established residential area on Southwold Avenue, 0.9km from Brandwood End in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Druids Heath & Monyhull ward and the Birmingham, Selly Oak constituency.
For families considering a move, B30 3RJ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.
Census 2021 statistics for B30 3RJ are sourced from Output Area E00045573 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHWOLD AVENUE, B30 3RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHWOLD AVENUE, B30 3RJ.
341
37
£ 43,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
B30 3RJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 90% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B30 3RJ. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 262,500
4 sales · Mean £ 267,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B30 3RJ has low crime rates — 32 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
Allens Croft Primary School
Allens Croft Nursery School
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Max Convenience0.2 km
- Select And Save1.0 km
- Parsons Hill News0.5 km
- Parsons Wine & Spirits0.5 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- C I T B Birmingham Training Centre0.9 km
- Food Route0.7 km
- RuGa Fusion0.5 km
- Marjayz0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- One Stop Stores Limited0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Red Peppers Indian Takeaway0.6 km
- Balti 20000.7 km
- Big Bitez0.7 km
- Broad Lane Chippy0.8 km
- Papa Pizza and Dessert0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton1.5 km
- Bournville2.0 km
- Northfield3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: B303RJ · Data under Open Government Licence