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B30 2YW

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Bournbrook & Selly Park

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Overview

Postcode B30 2YW 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 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ten Acres.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
30.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Stirchley North & Selly Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.1%

Approximately 30.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Stirchley North & Selly Park is £51,376 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B30 2YW.

Flood risk

Very low

Stirchley North & Selly Park near B30 2YW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bournville located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B30 2YW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bournville

N/A

Walking directions to Bournville
0.7 mi

Pineapple Road

N/A

Walking directions to Pineapple Road
0.9 mi

Selly Oak

N/A

Walking directions to Selly Oak

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B30 2YW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTen AcresLargeWalking directions to Ten Acres
0.4 miHazelwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Hazelwell Park
0.5 miCadbury ParkMediumWalking directions to Cadbury Park

Area Profile

Population
504
Population density
2,875.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.33(+58%)
Vehicle crime
19.86(+205%)
Burglary
9.93(+145%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.18(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.01(-35%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
54.58%
Pakistani
53
10.56%
Caribbean
22
4.38%
Bangladeshi
21
4.18%
Other White
21
4.18%
Total population: 502

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
113
26.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
110
25.76%
Level 3 (A level)
64
14.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
11.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
10.07%
Total 16+ residents: 427

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
35.26%
Other social rented
36
23.08%
Owns outright
27
17.31%
Owns with a mortgage
22
14.1%
Social rents from council
11
7.05%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Bournbrook & Selly Park

Median price£291,000
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £366K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£650,000£403
Semi-Detached32£292,250£295
Terraced46£261,750£270
Flats4£174,000£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bournbrook & Selly Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bournbrook & Selly Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bournbrook & Selly Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B30 2YW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B30 2YW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Aug 202532, Oxford Street, Birmingham, B30 2LETerracedFreehold£280,000
22 May 202530, Oxford Street, Birmingham, B30 2LETerracedFreehold£295,000
08 May 2026211, Umberslade Road, Birmingham, B29 7SGSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
18 Mar 2026213, Umberslade Road, Birmingham, B29 7SGTerracedFreehold£400,000
17 Oct 2025175, Umberslade Road, Birmingham, B29 7SGSemi-DetachedFreehold£299,000

Schools

In the B30 2YW postcode area, located within Stirchley North & Selly Park, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B30 2YW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryRaddlebarn Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryStirchley Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondarySelly Park Girls' SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B30 2YW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B30 2YW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons4 Hazelwell Street, Birmingham, B30 2YYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miFarmfoodsHazelwell Street, Birmingham, B30 2JUWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miAldi1326 Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham, B30 2XSWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miR.D. Gia NewsPershore Road, Birmingham, B30 2YPWalking directions to R.D. Gia News
0.3 miLidlBewdley Road, Birmingham, B30 2YEWalking directions to Lidl

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 2YW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Corinne Fowler

Bournbrook & Selly Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jane Louisa Baston

Bournbrook & Selly Park - 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)Stirchley North & Selly ParkE02001926
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 100BE01009282
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B30 2YW

Is B30 2YW (Stirchley North & Selly Park) safe?

The area around B30 2YW 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.

What is the average house price near B30 2YW?

The median sale price around B30 2YW in Stirchley North & Selly Park is £291,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B30 2YW?

There are 20 schools close to B30 2YW, including Raddlebarn Primary School (Good), Stirchley Primary School (Good) and Selly Park Girls' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B30 2YW?

The closest station to B30 2YW is Bournville, about 503 m away.

How deprived is the area around B30 2YW?

B30 2YW 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).

Who represents B30 2YW (Stirchley North & Selly Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak covering B30 2YW 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).