Living in B30, Birmingham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around B30 in Birmingham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Birmingham: £234,150, up 2.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around B30
125 recorded home sales on the streets around central B30 in the last 2 years, with a median of £271,000 and a range from £39,000 to £760,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 HEATHCOTE ROAD, B30 2HU | terraced | £230,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 12 ASH TREE ROAD, B30 2BJ | terraced | £39,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 53 ROWHEATH ROAD, B30 2EU | terraced | £310,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 43 YORK CLOSE, B30 2HN | detached | £450,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 16 COTTERIDGE ROAD, B30 3AZ | terraced | £235,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 98 MIDLAND ROAD, B30 2EY | terraced | £240,000 | 2026-05-22 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
85 schools within 3 miles , of which 84% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colmore Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Bournville Village Primary | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
48 state primary and 15 state secondary schools within range, plus 6 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
6 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Elmhurst Ballet School, King Edward VI High School for Girls, King Edward's School, New Ways School, Priory School, The Blue Coat School Birmingham.
All 6 fee-paying schools near B30, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Birmingham.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 35.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 8.2% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
272 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central B30 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Birmingham's figures.
Common questions about B30
What is the average house price in B30?
The average sold price in Birmingham is £234,150 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in B30?
Prices in Birmingham are up 2.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in B30?
The median of 125 recorded sales around central B30 in the last 2 years is £271,000, ranging from £39,000 to £760,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in B30?
85 schools sit within 3 miles of central B30, and 84% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in B30?
272 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B30 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is B30 at risk of flooding?
Central B30 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is B30 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 84% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £271,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 272 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is B30 safe?
272 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central B30 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? B30 or B29, B30 or B38, B30 or B14.
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