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B30

BIRMINGHAM

West Midlands, West Midlands, England

B30 covers BIRMINGHAM in West Midlands, West Midlands.

Avg price £302,760
1yr change ▼ 7.9%
Crime 11% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£302,760

▼ 7.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

5% above national avg

Crime Rate

89.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

11% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

381 Mbps

Property Prices in B30

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in B30 is £302,760, which is 9% below the West Midlands average of £334,385.

Properties in B30 cost 5.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in B30 have fallen 7.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £462,285 65
Semi-detached £324,112 346
Terraced £269,562 569
Flat £132,236 179
All types £302,760 1203

5-Year Price History

£287K £293K £299K £305K £311K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in B30

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 89.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, B30 has a crime rate 11% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
35.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
9.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
6.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
14.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in B30

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

B30 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Cotteridge Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Bournville Village Primary Primary Good mi
Lindsworth School Other Not inspected mi
Kings Norton Girls' School Secondary Not inspected mi
Bournville School Other Requires improvement mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

1,183,618

Population

57

Median Age

26%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
26.0%
Private rent
21.0%
Social rent
24.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in B30 are 381.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

381.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in B30 is collected by Birmingham. The Band D rate is £1,913/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

B3

B30 — BIRMINGHAM

Area Summary

B30 (BIRMINGHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£302,760), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (381 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in B30?
The average house price in B30 (BIRMINGHAM) is £302,760, based on 1203 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 5% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.9% over the past year.
Is B30 a safe area to live?
Crime in B30 is close to the national average at 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (35.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in B30?
There are 14 schools in or near B30. 21% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 1 school requires improvement.
What is the council tax in B30?
Council tax in B30 is collected by Birmingham. The Band D rate is £1,913 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in B30?
The average broadband download speed in B30 is 381 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in B30 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 26% of homes in B30 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 24% are social housing. The total population is approximately 1,183,618.