Postcode B30 1HU is located in a major urban area, within the Bournville & Cotteridge ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bournville West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 266.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bournville West is £46,556 per year. The nearest station is Kings Norton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Woodlands Park.
Bournville West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,751 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Bournville West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 266.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 50.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bournville West is £46,556 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B30 1HU.
Bournville West near B30 1HU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Kings Norton | N/A | Walking directions to Kings Norton |
| 0.9 mi | Bournville | N/A | Walking directions to Bournville |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Woodlands Park | Medium | Walking directions to Woodlands Park |
Based on 183 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 £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £547,000 | £407 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £396,500 | £373 |
| Terraced | 60 | £317,000 | £329 |
| Flats | 38 | £152,250 | £223 |
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 | £382,500 | £342,000 |
| 2026 | £570,000 | £152,500 | £406,000 | £310,000 |
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 | £393 | £244 | £376 | £320 |
| 2026 | £427 | £217 | £372 | £335 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B30 1HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2025 | 45, Hawthorne Road, Birmingham, B30 1EQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £699,050 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 34, Hawthorne Road, Birmingham, B30 1EG | Detached | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 75, Berberry Close, Birmingham, B30 1TB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £387,580 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 39, Berberry Close, Birmingham, B30 1TB | Terraced | Freehold | £383,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 47, Berberry Close, Birmingham, B30 1TB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £372,800 |
In the B30 1HU postcode area, located within Bournville West, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B30 1HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Happy Shopper | Heath Road, Birmingham, B30 1RU | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.5 mi | The Clean Kilo | 249 Mary Vale Road, Birmingham, B30 1PN | Walking directions to The Clean Kilo |
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 1HU, 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 1HU records about 266 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B30 1HU in Bournville West is £340,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 183 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B30 1HU, including St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery (Requires improvement), King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B30 1HU is Kings Norton, about 1,168 m away.
B30 1HU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,751 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 1HU 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).