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B30 3JN

Lifford Lane

King's Norton North

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Overview

Postcode B30 3JN 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 average crime levels, with around 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Dawberry Fields Neighbourhood Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Lifford & Walkers Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,198 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Lifford & Walkers Heath has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.1%

Approximately 7.1% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £49,789 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B30 3JN.

Flood risk

High

Lifford & Walkers Heath near B30 3JN has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kings Norton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B30 3JN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Kings Norton

N/A

Walking directions to Kings Norton
0.9 mi

Bournville

N/A

Walking directions to Bournville

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B30 3JN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDawberry Fields Neighbourhood ParkLargeWalking directions to Dawberry Fields Neighbourhood Park
0.1 miLindsworth ParkMediumWalking directions to Lindsworth Park

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
2,235.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.05(-17%)
Vehicle crime
11.54(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.77(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.13(-52%)
Other theft
4.49(-21%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
85%
Caribbean
13
4.06%
Pakistani
6
1.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.56%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
29.06%
No qualifications
47
17.74%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
17.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.81%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
44.09%
Owns with a mortgage
56
44.09%
Other social rented
7
5.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.72%
Social rents from council
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

Property prices in King's Norton North

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £310K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in King's Norton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£565,000£332
Semi-Detached55£275,000£290
Terraced42£224,000£253
Flats12£127,500£208

10-year price trendmedian sale price in King's Norton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Norton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Norton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Norton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Norton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for King's Norton North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B30 3JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B30 3JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 May 202660, Lindsworth Road, Birmingham, B30 3RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£397,500
14 May 202660, Lindsworth Road, Birmingham, B30 3RRSemi-DetachedFreehold£397,500
14 Nov 202519, Lindsworth Road, Birmingham, B30 3RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£329,950
20 Feb 20265, Dunster Close, Birmingham, B30 3RYTerracedFreehold£232,000
04 Jun 202529, Dunster Close, Birmingham, B30 3RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000

Schools

In the B30 3JN postcode area, located within Lifford & Walkers Heath, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B30 3JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCotteridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNurseryAllens Croft Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryAllens Croft Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B30 3JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B30 3JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisFrances Road, Birmingham, B30 3DXWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miCostcutterBryndale Avenue, Birmingham, B14 6NDWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miSparLindsworth Approach, Birmingham, B30 3QHWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miEuro Express International SupermarketMidland Road, Birmingham, B30 3DJWalking directions to Euro Express International Supermarket
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodMidland Road, Birmingham, B30 3DJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 3JN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Derek Smith

King's Norton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Laurence Turner

Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham NorthfieldE14001097
WardKing's Norton NorthE05011148
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lifford & Walkers HeathE02001949
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 123AE01008977
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B30 3JN

Is B30 3JN (Lifford & Walkers Heath) safe?

The area around B30 3JN records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near B30 3JN?

The median sale price around B30 3JN in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £270,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B30 3JN?

There are 15 schools close to B30 3JN, including Cotteridge Primary School (Good), Allens Croft Nursery School (Requires improvement) and Allens Croft Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B30 3JN?

The closest station to B30 3JN is Kings Norton, about 974 m away.

How deprived is the area around B30 3JN?

B30 3JN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,198 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B30 3JN (Lifford & Walkers Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B30 3JN is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Derek Smith (Reform UK).