Postcode B30 3HB is located in a major urban area, within the King's Norton North ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lifford & Walkers Heath area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kings Norton Park.
Lifford & Walkers Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,301 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Lifford & Walkers Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from B30 3HB.
Lifford & Walkers Heath near B30 3HB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kings Norton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kings Norton | N/A | Walking directions to Kings Norton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kings Norton Park | Large | Walking directions to Kings Norton Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lindsworth Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lindsworth Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £279 per square foot) in King's Norton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £565,000 | £332 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £275,000 | £290 |
| Terraced | 42 | £224,000 | £253 |
| Flats | 12 | £127,500 | £208 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £470,500 | £118,500 | £162,000 | £141,975 |
| 2017 | £368,000 | £100,000 | £187,500 | £140,000 |
| 2018 | £326,500 | £115,000 | £190,000 | £153,000 |
| 2019 | £367,500 | £100,500 | £194,500 | £168,000 |
| 2020 | £437,530 | £100,000 | £193,750 | £154,000 |
| 2021 | £434,000 | £105,000 | £220,000 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £120,000 | £255,000 | £210,000 |
| 2023 | £540,000 | £115,000 | £250,000 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £595,000 | £129,850 | £259,250 | £198,000 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £126,750 | £271,750 | £215,000 |
| 2026 | £515,000 | £118,500 | £275,000 | £241,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210 | £225 | £188 | £161 |
| 2017 | £238 | £179 | £198 | £174 |
| 2018 | £249 | £197 | £222 | £184 |
| 2019 | £272 | £194 | £219 | £204 |
| 2020 | £270 | £180 | £211 | £186 |
| 2021 | £262 | £184 | £237 | £206 |
| 2022 | £271 | £205 | £259 | £249 |
| 2023 | £333 | £228 | £272 | £256 |
| 2024 | £354 | £222 | £267 | £238 |
| 2025 | £321 | £201 | £289 | £246 |
| 2026 | £322 | £244 | £290 | £257 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B30 3HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 79, Pershore Road South, Birmingham, B30 3EL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat 23, Beaumont Park, 1894B, Pershore Road, Birmingham, B30 3AS | Flats | Leasehold | £56,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 9, Beaumont Park, 1894B, Pershore Road, Birmingham, B30 3AS | Flats | Leasehold | £64,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Flat 41, Beaumont Park, 1894B, Pershore Road, Birmingham, B30 3AS | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat 26, Beaumont Park, 1894B, Pershore Road, Birmingham, B30 3AS | Flats | Leasehold | £56,500 |
In the B30 3HB postcode area, located within Lifford & Walkers Heath, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B30 3HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Pershore Road South, Birmingham, B30 3JX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Midland Road, Birmingham, B30 3DJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Euro Express International Supermarket | Midland Road, Birmingham, B30 3DJ | Walking directions to Euro Express International Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Masshouse Lane, Birmingham, B30 3EX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | BOSS MART | 15 Watford Road, Birmingham, B30 1JB | Walking directions to BOSS MART |
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 3HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Derek Smith
King's Norton North - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B30 3HB records about 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3HB in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £270,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to B30 3HB, including Kings Norton Junior and Infant School, Kings Norton Nursery School (Outstanding) and Cotteridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B30 3HB is Kings Norton, about 422 m away.
B30 3HB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,301 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 3HB is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Derek Smith (Reform UK).