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B30 1QE

Cob Lane

Bournville & Cotteridge

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Detailed insights for B30 1QE

Overview

Postcode B30 1QE 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below 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 Bournville, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Manor Farm Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
58.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Bournville West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,667 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bournville West has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.7%

Approximately 58.7% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Bournville West is £46,556 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B30 1QE.

Flood risk

No risk

Bournville West near B30 1QE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bournville located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B30 1QE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miManor Farm ParkLargeWalking directions to Manor Farm Park
0.3 miWoodlands ParkMediumWalking directions to Woodlands Park

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
2,707.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.25(-48%)
Public order
11.17(+84%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.19(-61%)
Vehicle crime
4.19(-36%)
Other crime
3.49(+69%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
86.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
6.08%
Caribbean
7
2.66%
Indian
5
1.9%
Other Asian
3
1.14%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
30.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
25.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.6%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
69
57.02%
Owns outright
23
19.01%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.61%
Social rents from council
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Bournville & Cotteridge

Median price£340,000
Price per sq ft£340
Sales (last 12 months)170
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £469K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£565,000£407
Semi-Detached57£392,500£372
Terraced53£325,000£334
Flats37£155,000£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bournville & Cotteridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournville & Cotteridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bournville & Cotteridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B30 1QE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B30 1QE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 2026139, Cob Lane, Birmingham, B30 1QESemi-DetachedFreehold£455,000
23 May 2025155, Hay Green Lane, Birmingham, B30 1RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£364,500
21 Aug 202512, Cobs Field, Birmingham, B30 1QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£485,000
09 May 202520, Cobs Field, Birmingham, B30 1QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
09 May 202520, Cobs Field, Birmingham, B30 1QLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the B30 1QE postcode area, located within Bournville West, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B30 1QE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miAll-throughBournville SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and NurseryAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miSecondaryDame Elizabeth Cadbury SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B30 1QE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B30 1QE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miHappy ShopperHeath Road, Birmingham, B30 1RUWalking directions to Happy Shopper

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B30 1QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nicky Brennan

Bournville & Cotteridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Roxanne Green

Bournville & Cotteridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Alistair Carns

Birmingham Selly Oak - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham Selly OakE14001099
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bournville WestE02001939
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 113BE01008954
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B30 1QE

Is B30 1QE (Bournville West) safe?

The area around B30 1QE records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near B30 1QE?

The median sale price around B30 1QE in Bournville West is £340,000 (about £340 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B30 1QE?

There are 18 schools close to B30 1QE, including Bournville School (Requires improvement), St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery (Requires improvement) and Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B30 1QE?

B30 1QE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,667 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B30 1QE (Bournville West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak covering B30 1QE 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).