Postcode B30 3HN 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 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cotteridge 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 148 ft away from B30 3HN.
Lifford & Walkers Heath near B30 3HN 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kings Norton | N/A | Walking directions to Kings Norton |
| 0.8 mi | Bournville | N/A | Walking directions to Bournville |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cotteridge Park | Large | Walking directions to Cotteridge Park |
| 0.5 mi | Kings Norton Park | Large | Walking directions to Kings Norton Park |
| 0.3 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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B30 3HN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 16, Cotteridge Road, Birmingham, B30 3AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 39, Cotteridge Road, Birmingham, B30 3AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 1, Cotteridge Road, Birmingham, B30 3AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 37, Cotteridge Road, Birmingham, B30 3AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 29 Sept 2025 | 44, Holly Road, Birmingham, B30 3AX | Terraced | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the B30 3HN postcode area, located within Lifford & Walkers Heath, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B30 3HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Euro Express International Supermarket | Midland Road, Birmingham, B30 3DJ | Walking directions to Euro Express International Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Midland Road, Birmingham, B30 3DJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Frances Road, Birmingham, B30 3DX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 26,28 Watford Road, Birmingham, B30 1JA | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 32 Watford Road, Birmingham, B30 1JA | Walking directions to Spar |
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 3HN, 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 3HN 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 3HN 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 14 schools close to B30 3HN, including Cotteridge Primary School (Good), Kings Norton Junior and Infant School and Kings Norton Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B30 3HN is Kings Norton, about 562 m away.
B30 3HN 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 3HN is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Derek Smith (Reform UK).