Postcode B30 2LX is located in a major urban area, within the Bournbrook & Selly Park ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Stirchley North & Selly Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stirchley North & Selly Park is £51,376 per year. The nearest station is Bournville, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hazelwell Park.
Stirchley North & Selly Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,451 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Stirchley North & Selly Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stirchley North & Selly Park is £51,376 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 147 ft away from B30 2LX.
Stirchley North & Selly Park near B30 2LX 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 | Selly Oak | N/A | Walking directions to Selly Oak |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hazelwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Hazelwell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cadbury Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cadbury Park |
| 0.3 mi | Muntz Park | Small | Walking directions to Muntz Park |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £291,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Bournbrook & Selly Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £650,000 | £403 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £292,250 | £295 |
| Terraced | 46 | £261,750 | £270 |
| Flats | 4 | £174,000 | £259 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £365,000 | £151,500 | £202,750 | £158,500 |
| 2017 | £635,000 | £147,250 | £217,500 | £178,000 |
| 2018 | £815,000 | £150,000 | £243,750 | £185,000 |
| 2019 | £648,500 | £132,500 | £228,000 | £220,000 |
| 2020 | £553,500 | £146,000 | £238,000 | £193,750 |
| 2021 | £772,500 | £162,500 | £246,500 | £223,000 |
| 2022 | £458,000 | £170,000 | £280,000 | £257,000 |
| 2023 | £620,000 | £148,500 | £272,000 | £230,000 |
| 2024 | £615,000 | £175,000 | £285,000 | £246,190 |
| 2025 | £650,000 | £162,000 | £290,000 | £255,750 |
| 2026 | £730,000 | £212,500 | £292,000 | £334,975 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £307 | £198 | £228 | £181 |
| 2017 | £313 | £211 | £241 | £212 |
| 2018 | £301 | £202 | £256 | £201 |
| 2019 | £316 | £219 | £230 | £232 |
| 2020 | £362 | £198 | £258 | £223 |
| 2021 | £386 | £213 | £268 | £260 |
| 2022 | £376 | £222 | £319 | £282 |
| 2023 | £351 | £213 | £313 | £263 |
| 2024 | £298 | £240 | £318 | £264 |
| 2025 | £392 | £232 | £287 | £284 |
| 2026 | £522 | £291 | £315 | £248 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B30 2LX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 34, Sparrey Drive, Birmingham, B30 2LX | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 71, Sparrey Drive, Birmingham, B30 2LX | Terraced | Leasehold | £115,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 1, Lea Yield Close, Birmingham, B30 2LZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £81,500 | |
| 12 May 2025 | 15, Lea Yield Close, Birmingham, B30 2LZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 32, Oxford Street, Birmingham, B30 2LE | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 |
In the B30 2LX postcode area, located within Stirchley North & Selly Park, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B30 2LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Hazelwell Street, Birmingham, B30 2JU | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | 4 Hazelwell Street, Birmingham, B30 2YY | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 1326 Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham, B30 2XS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | R.D. Gia News | Pershore Road, Birmingham, B30 2YP | Walking directions to R.D. Gia News |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Bewdley Road, Birmingham, B30 2YE | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 2LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Corinne Fowler
Bournbrook & Selly Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Jane Louisa Baston
Bournbrook & Selly Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Alistair Carns
Birmingham Selly Oak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B30 2LX records about 127 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, vehicle crime and burglary.
The median sale price around B30 2LX in Stirchley North & Selly Park is £291,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B30 2LX, including Raddlebarn Primary School (Good), Bournville Village Primary (Good) and Stirchley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B30 2LX is Bournville, about 496 m away.
B30 2LX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,451 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 2LX is Alistair Carns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Corinne Fowler (Green Party) and Jane Louisa Baston (Green Party).