Watford Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district.
B30 1JB is located in the Bournville & Cotteridge electoral ward, within the English
Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Selly Oak. This postcode has been in use
since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watford Road, Birmingham, B30 1JB and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B30 1JA, B30 1NW, B30 1HZ, B30 2EU, B30 2EX, B30 3DJ, B30 1BQ, B30 1JH, B30 1JD.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor 1 Watford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £315,180 | 2023-01-23 | £311,061 |
| 13 Watford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-12-13 | £212,666 |
| Unit 2 23 Watford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2014-05-22 | £177,542 |
| 27 Watford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2009-05-05 | £255,338 |
| 27 Watford Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2009-05-05 | £255,338 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 3,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HN | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotteridge Primary School Breedon Road , Cotteridge B30 2HT | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Junior and Infant School Pershore Road South , Kings Norton B30 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery Teazel Avenue , Bournville B30 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley Primary School Pershore Road , Stirchley B30 2JL | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Girls' School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HW | 4out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Park Girls' School 5 Selly Park Road , Selly Park B29 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Trust School Oak Tree Lane , Selly Oak B29 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattans70s | Unit 2, 23 Watford Road | 1 yd | |
| Mondelez Staff Canteens | Former Franklin House, Bournville Lane | 84 yd | |
| Mondelez Costa Coffee Bean Bar | Bournville Place, Bournville Lane | 84 yd | |
| Dessert World | 1892 Pershore Road, Bournville | 143 yd | |
| Sol Bistro | 1869 Pershore Road, Bournville | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Ex-Servicemen's Club | 1853A Pershore Road, Bournville | 149 yd | |
| Jenna Parsons | 1842 Pershore Road, Bournville | 209 yd | |
| Cotteridge Social Club | 1842 Pershore Road, Bournville | 209 yd | |
| Grant Arms | Grant Arms, 1814 Pershore Road | 406 yd | |
| Route 69 Bar | The Studio, Wharfside Leisure Complex, 1 Lifford Lane | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORCHID | 27 Watford Road, Birmingham | 1 yd | |
| Majestic House | 39 Watford Road, Birmingham | 1 yd | |
| Sophie'S 2 | 17 Watford Road, Birmingham | 1 yd | |
| Foodees / Chicken.com | Unit 3, 23 Watford Road | 12 yd | |
| The Cod Pot | 29 Watford Road, Birmingham | 25 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 26-28 Watford Road, Birmingham | 65 yd | |
| Co Operative Supermarket | 1876 Pershore Road, Bournville | 149 yd | |
| Eden Manna Supermarket LTD | 122 Frances Road, Bournville | 554 yd | |
| Central England Co Operative Society | 96 The Green, Kings Norton | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bournville Squash Club (Closed) | squash courts | 87 yd |
| Ironworks Fitness Concept PARKVIEW TRADING ESTATE PARKVIEW TRADING ESTATE PERSHORE ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Kings Norton Girls School SELLY OAK ROAD | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Triplex Sports Association Eckersall Road | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Kings Norton Playing Fields PERSHORE ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Kings Norton Boys School NORTHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 783 yd |
| The Waterfront (Closed) 180a 180a Lifford Lane | health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Rowheath Pavilion ROWHEATH PAVILION ROWHEATH PAVILION HEATH ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 964 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 554 crimes were reported
near Watford Road .
Only 18% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered not safe.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of B30 1JB.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
B30 1JB area has a very high unemployment rate.. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of retired residents living in B30 1JB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Female | 104 |
| Male | 115 |
| Single | 102 |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28 |
| Separated | 8 |
| Divorced | 37 |
| Widowed | 27 |
| Very good health | 60 |
| Good health | 85 |
| Fair health | 62 |
| Bad health | 11 |
| Very bad health | 3 |
| No qualifications | 57 |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20 |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 33 |
| Apprenticeship | 12 |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23 |
| Degree or Similar | 49 |
| Other | 5 |
| Chinese | 2 |
| Pakistani | 4 |
| Other Asian | 4 |
| Black Caribbean | 5 |
| Other Black | 4 |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2 |
| Mixed White and African | 1 |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7 |
| White | 183 |
| Roma | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 182 |
| European Union | 22 |
| Rest of Europe | 2 |
| Africa | 1 |
| Middle East and Asia | 7 |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3 |
| Born in the UK | 182 |
| 10+ Years | 20 |
| 5-10 Years | 10 |
| 2-5 Years | 3 |
| Less than 2 years | 5 |
| United Kingdom | 136 |
| Ireland | 3 |
| Italy | 3 |
| Portugal | 4 |
| Poland | 2 |
| Romania | 6 |
| Other EU countries | 4 |
| Southern Asia | 3 |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1 |
| No passport held | 58 |
| No religion | 88 |
| Christian | 101 |
| Hindu | 2 |
| Muslim | 11 |
| Other religion | 1 |
| Not answered | 15 |