Postcode B30 1AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Bournville & Cotteridge ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Cotteridge area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cotteridge is £55,931 per year. The nearest station is Kings Norton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Kings Norton Park.
Cotteridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,182 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Cotteridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cotteridge is £55,931 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 173 ft away from B30 1AJ.
Cotteridge near B30 1AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kings Norton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kings Norton | N/A | Walking directions to Kings Norton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Kings Norton Park | Large | Walking directions to Kings Norton Park |
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £340 per square foot) in Bournville & Cotteridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £565,000 | £407 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £392,500 | £372 |
| Terraced | 53 | £325,000 | £334 |
| Flats | 37 | £155,000 | £244 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £389,995 | £109,000 | £305,000 | £219,998 |
| 2017 | £465,000 | £132,500 | £300,000 | £240,000 |
| 2018 | £401,000 | £164,995 | £320,000 | £240,000 |
| 2019 | £375,000 | £169,995 | £288,500 | £255,000 |
| 2020 | £369,995 | £126,500 | £315,000 | £290,000 |
| 2021 | £425,000 | £185,000 | £319,250 | £277,500 |
| 2022 | £430,125 | £166,500 | £394,500 | £306,500 |
| 2023 | £472,500 | £195,000 | £402,500 | £305,000 |
| 2024 | £600,000 | £156,000 | £385,000 | £310,500 |
| 2025 | £470,000 | £146,000 | £386,290 | £362,500 |
| 2026 | £570,000 | £152,500 | £395,750 | £300,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £315 | £170 | £308 | £233 |
| 2017 | £314 | £191 | £286 | £239 |
| 2018 | £329 | £222 | £309 | £261 |
| 2019 | £305 | £310 | £307 | £264 |
| 2020 | £351 | £205 | £291 | £272 |
| 2021 | £344 | £289 | £327 | £281 |
| 2022 | £386 | £305 | £365 | £299 |
| 2023 | £435 | £298 | £369 | £291 |
| 2024 | £408 | £271 | £369 | £300 |
| 2025 | £377 | £248 | £376 | £320 |
| 2026 | £427 | £217 | £367 | £340 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B30 1AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | 79, Middleton Hall Road, Birmingham, B30 1AG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 95, Middleton Hall Road, Birmingham, B30 1AG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £682,900 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 14, Redwood Close, Birmingham, B30 1AU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | Flat 9, 140, Middleton Hall Road, Birmingham, B30 1DL | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Flat 4, Birch Court, 126, Middleton Hall Road, Birmingham, B30 1DH | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 |
In the B30 1AJ postcode area, located within Cotteridge, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B30 1AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Pershore Road South, Birmingham, B30 3JX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Select & Save | Ingoldsby Road, Birmingham, B31 2HH | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.5 mi | BOSS MART | 15 Watford Road, Birmingham, B30 1JB | Walking directions to BOSS MART |
| 0.5 mi | Euroessential | Wychall Road, Birmingham, B31 3AU | Walking directions to Euroessential |
| 0.5 mi | Heron Foods | 26,28 Watford Road, Birmingham, B30 1JA | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B30 1AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicky Brennan
Bournville & Cotteridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Roxanne Green
Bournville & Cotteridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Alistair Carns
Birmingham Selly Oak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B30 1AJ records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B30 1AJ in Cotteridge is £340,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to B30 1AJ, including King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys, Kings Norton Nursery School (Outstanding) and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B30 1AJ is Kings Norton, about 600 m away.
B30 1AJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,182 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak covering B30 1AJ is Alistair Carns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nicky Brennan (Labour Party) and Roxanne Green (Green Party).