Postcode B30 3DS is located in a major urban area, within the King's Norton South ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lifford & Walkers Heath area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £49,789 per year. The nearest station is Kings Norton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kings Norton Park.
Lifford & Walkers Heath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,323 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Lifford & Walkers Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £49,789 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B30 3DS.
Lifford & Walkers Heath near B30 3DS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Kings Norton | N/A | Walking directions to Kings Norton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kings Norton Park | Large | Walking directions to Kings Norton Park |
| 0.5 mi | Lindsworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lindsworth Park |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £213,500 (about £249 per square foot) in King's Norton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £330,000 | £293 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £250,000 | £284 |
| Terraced | 47 | £203,000 | £237 |
| Flats | 19 | £120,000 | £194 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £261,475 | £104,000 | £168,000 | £123,975 |
| 2017 | £375,000 | £95,000 | £153,000 | £125,500 |
| 2018 | £274,995 | £102,000 | £182,000 | £145,000 |
| 2019 | £329,995 | £108,000 | £198,000 | £153,500 |
| 2020 | £369,995 | £115,000 | £235,995 | £150,000 |
| 2021 | £343,000 | £116,500 | £255,600 | £180,000 |
| 2022 | £336,000 | £105,000 | £245,000 | £200,000 |
| 2023 | £355,000 | £130,000 | £240,000 | £185,000 |
| 2024 | £350,000 | £125,000 | £223,000 | £195,250 |
| 2025 | £330,000 | £133,000 | £240,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £490,000 | £110,000 | £258,588 | £207,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £240 | £159 | £196 | £146 |
| 2017 | £225 | £163 | £192 | £143 |
| 2018 | £227 | £161 | £214 | £163 |
| 2019 | £271 | £169 | £249 | £189 |
| 2020 | £277 | £181 | £263 | £175 |
| 2021 | £283 | £184 | £266 | £229 |
| 2022 | £313 | £178 | £284 | £214 |
| 2023 | £317 | £197 | £295 | £212 |
| 2024 | £322 | £172 | £274 | £232 |
| 2025 | £293 | £198 | £281 | £234 |
| 2026 | £328 | £173 | £284 | £247 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B30 3DS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2025 | 100, Wharf Road, Birmingham, B30 3LP | Terraced | Freehold | £218,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 109, Old Oak Road, Birmingham, B38 9AL | Terraced | Freehold | £302,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 129, Old Oak Road, Birmingham, B38 9AL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 123, Old Oak Road, Birmingham, B38 9AL | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2025 | 75, Wharf Road, Birmingham, B30 3LN | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 |
In the B30 3DS postcode area, located within Lifford & Walkers Heath, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B30 3DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Masshouse Lane, Birmingham, B30 3EX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | The Green, Birmingham, B38 8RU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Select & Save | 30 Greaves Square, Birmingham, B38 9LX | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.4 mi | Michaels | Bentmead Grove, Birmingham, B38 9BL | Walking directions to Michaels |
| 0.4 mi | Happy Shopper | Bentmead Grove, Birmingham, B38 9BL | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
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 3DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Robert Andrew Grant
King's Norton South - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B30 3DS records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.
The median sale price around B30 3DS in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £213,500 (about £249 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to B30 3DS, including Kings Norton Junior and Infant School, St Paul's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Broadmeadow Infant School (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B30 3DS is Kings Norton, about 976 m away.
B30 3DS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,323 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B30 3DS is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Andrew Grant (Green Party).