Postcode B30 2BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Stirchley area of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bournville East & Stirchley West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bournville East & Stirchley West is £56,597 per year. The median sale price in Stirchley is £256,500 (around £291 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £285,000. The nearest station is Bournville, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hazelwell Park.
Bournville East & Stirchley West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,172 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Bournville East & Stirchley West has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bournville East & Stirchley West is £56,597 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from B30 2BJ.
Bournville East & Stirchley West near B30 2BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bournville located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bournville | N/A | Walking directions to Bournville |
| 0.8 mi | Pineapple Road | N/A | Walking directions to Pineapple Road |
| 0.8 mi | Kings Norton | N/A | Walking directions to Kings Norton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hazelwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Hazelwell Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cotteridge Park | Large | Walking directions to Cotteridge Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cadbury Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cadbury Park |
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £256,500 (about £291 per square foot) in Stirchley area, with individual transactions ranging from £16,811 up to £468,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £355,000 | £383 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £321,000 | £341 |
| Terraced | 92 | £245,500 | £288 |
| Flats | 5 | £147,000 | £266 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186,000 | £90,500 | £186,000 | £160,000 |
| 2017 | £232,500 | £106,500 | £185,500 | £170,182 |
| 2018 | £289,703 | £110,000 | £206,100 | £179,500 |
| 2019 | £320,000 | £129,995 | £225,000 | £192,000 |
| 2020 | £282,495 | £134,500 | £234,950 | £202,500 |
| 2021 | £338,500 | £89,975 | £235,000 | £227,000 |
| 2022 | £395,000 | £135,000 | £275,400 | £249,150 |
| 2023 | £426,250 | £135,500 | £290,000 | £265,000 |
| 2024 | £215,000 | £187,500 | £279,750 | £245,000 |
| 2025 | £366,250 | £147,000 | £281,000 | £245,500 |
| 2026 | £357,500 | £137,750 | £325,000 | £262,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £194 | £183 | £215 | £182 |
| 2017 | £212 | £174 | £207 | £190 |
| 2018 | £259 | £188 | £227 | £210 |
| 2019 | £278 | £234 | £276 | £221 |
| 2020 | £263 | £241 | £261 | £239 |
| 2021 | £269 | £135 | £249 | £250 |
| 2022 | £331 | £230 | £309 | £293 |
| 2023 | £354 | £213 | £344 | £297 |
| 2024 | £281 | £256 | £316 | £280 |
| 2025 | £344 | £266 | £325 | £293 |
| 2026 | £372 | £276 | £335 | £290 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B30 2BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun 2026 | 12, Ash Tree Road, Birmingham, B30 2BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £39,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 30, Ash Tree Road, Birmingham, B30 2BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2026 | 1, Dorset Cottages, Birmingham, B30 2JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 7, Dorset Cottages, Birmingham, B30 2JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 1548, Pershore Road, Birmingham, B30 2NW | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 |
In the B30 2BJ postcode area, located within Bournville East & Stirchley West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Stirchley Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jun 2013. | |
Stirchley Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jun 2013
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Cotteridge Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2014. | |
Cotteridge Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Jul 2014
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| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Allens Croft Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
Allens Croft Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Jan 2025
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of B30 2BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Euro Express International Supermarket | 1541 Pershore Road, Birmingham, B30 2JH | Walking directions to Euro Express International Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Mustafa Halal Meat Centre | 1452 Pershore Road, Birmingham, B30 2PH | Walking directions to Mustafa Halal Meat Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Stirchley Food & Wine | 1446 Pershore Road, Birmingham, B30 2PH | Walking directions to Stirchley Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Frances Road, Birmingham, B30 3DX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 1326 Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham, B30 2XS | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 2BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kamel Hawwash
Stirchley - Elected 7 May 2026
Alistair Carns
Birmingham Selly Oak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B30 2BJ records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around B30 2BJ in Stirchley is £256,500 (about £291 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to B30 2BJ, including Stirchley Primary School (Good), Cotteridge Primary School (Good) and Allens Croft Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to B30 2BJ is Bournville, about 458 m away.
B30 2BJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,172 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 2BJ is Alistair Carns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kamel Hawwash (Green Party).