B38 is a postcode district in Birmingham, West Midlands, covering 476 active and 113 retired postcodes.
The largest share of B38 (22%) is characterised by a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity, alongside a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity (13%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes B38 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in B38 are around £211k, down 14.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across B38 at 332 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full B38 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
B38 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the B38 postcode area.
20,203
41
£ 37,580 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. B38's 57% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £211k. Property prices are trending down 14.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Kings Norton Nursery School
West Heath Primary School
Ark Kings Academy
Hawkesley Church Primary Academy
Fairway Primary Academy
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Lifestyle Express - KPS Store
- Michaels Supermarket
- Post Office
- Select And Save
- AJ Booze and News
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Peacock Inn
- Woodrush Rugby FC
- Bulls Head
- Greenwood Tree
- Man On The Moon
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Communitea Too Cafe
- Fitness Factory II Ltd
- Mahfil Restaurant
- Molly's Cafe
- Moza Buns
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- ALDI STORES LTD
- Central England Co Operative Society
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- PizzAmeen
- Spicebox
- Taste The Taste
- The Fold Fish Bar
- THE GREEN FISH BAR
- + 3 more
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Area Profile: B38 · Data under Open Government Licence