Harvest Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B30 3AF is located in the Stirchley 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 Harvest Close, Birmingham, B30 3AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B30 3AH, B30 3AE, B30 3BU, B30 3BT, B30 3BX, B30 3BY, B30 3AD, B30 3AG, B14 6RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B30 3AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 53.1% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 46.9% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B30 3AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.2% | 52.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 31.2% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 10.1% | -4.5% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.5% | 44.6% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 16.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.9% | 22.8% | -20.1% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 19.1% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 24% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 8.6% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 11.9% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 67.7% | 51% | -16.7% | 81.4% | -30.4% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 73.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 73.6% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 10.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 73.6% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 20.8% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 1.2% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 0% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 8% | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 30.8% | 6.5% | 24.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harvest Close was 117.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.3% higher than the Brandwood & King's Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harvest Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Brandwood & King's Heath and the 1133rd highest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Harvest Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-05-30 | £175,869 |
| 43 Harvest Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-03-28 | £200,396 |
| 43 Harvest Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-05-23 | £197,489 |
| 32 Harvest Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-01-28 | £182,452 |
| 30 Harvest Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-10-23 | £196,075 |
The percentage of student residents living in B30 3AF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 3,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Croft Primary School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 2out of 4 | 290 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley Primary School Pershore Road , Stirchley B30 2JL | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stirchley Primary School Pershore Road , B30 2JL | - not rated | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotteridge Primary School Breedon Road , Cotteridge B30 2HT | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HN | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,390 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kings Norton Girls' School and Language College Selly Oak Road , B30 1HW | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,477 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 5,271 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 | 2,741 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 3,213 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 | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus College Lindworth School , Monyhull Hall Road B30 3QA | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School Maple House , Maple Road B30 2AE | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Trust School Oak Tree Lane , Selly Oak B29 6HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Ardencote Road , Kings Heath B13 0RW | 4out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nadie Bacon's Cafe | 2 Fordhouse Lane, Birmingham | 320 yd | |
| Akram's Kashmiri Restaurant | 1526-1528 Pershore Road, Bournville | 416 yd | |
| Coffee Central / Route 47 | 1551 Pershore Road, Bournville | 436 yd | |
| Rush Trampoline Park | Unit 6, Avery Dell Trading Estate | 485 yd | |
| Yardbirds | 1505-1507 Pershore Road, Bournville | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 69 Bar | The Studio, Wharfside Leisure Complex, 1 Lifford Lane | 487 yd | |
| Couch | 1466 Pershore Road, Bournville | 537 yd | |
| Deadbeat | 1473-1475 Pershore Road, Bournville | 551 yd | |
| Wildcat Tap Limited | 1381-1383 Pershore Road, Bournville | 737 yd | |
| British Oak | British Oak, 1364 Pershore Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Palace | 1520 Pershore Road, Bournville | 416 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 1553 Pershore Road, Bournville | 436 yd | |
| Balti Bites | 1545 Pershore Road, Bournville | 436 yd | |
| Cantonese Express | 1486 Pershore Road, Bournville | 509 yd | |
| Family Vybz | 1456 Pershore Road, Bournville | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Manna Supermarket LTD | 122 Frances Road, Bournville | 791 yd | |
| Aldi | 1326 Pershore Road, Bournville | 861 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | 270 Vicarage Road, Brandwood | 914 yd | |
| Morrisons | 4 Hazelwell Street, Birmingham | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stirchley Indoor Bowls Centre (Closed) Pershore Road | indoor bowls | 809 yd |
| Stirchley Baths BOURNVILLE LANE | swimming pool | 883 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 | 147 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.