B38 0AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harbinger Road, 0.6km from Walkers Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within King's Norton South ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 58.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B38 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00046230 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARBINGER ROAD, B38 0AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBINGER ROAD, B38 0AD.
267
44
£ 39,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B38 0AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B38 0AD — age 44, 72% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £136k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 58.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B38 0AD. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 118,000
15 sales · Mean £ 123,816
Terraced
£ 175,650
2 sales · Mean £ 175,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B38 0AD has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Broadmeadow Junior School
Broadmeadow Infant School
Bells Farm Primary School
Lindsworth School
The Oaks Primary School
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Ark Kings Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Happy Shopper1.0 km
- Max Convenience0.5 km
- P & S Wines1.0 km
- Select And Save0.4 km
- Nagra Stores0.4 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- THE GREEN FISH BAR1.0 km
- The Fold Fish Bar1.0 km
- Kingshill Chinese0.2 km
- Taste The Taste1.0 km
- PizzAmeen1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Marjayz0.7 km
- The Navigation Inn0.8 km
- RuGa Fusion0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Navigation Inn0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co Operative Society1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton1.5 km
- Bournville2.4 km
- Northfield3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Norton- Harbinger Rd0.1 km
- Kings Norton- Druids Lane- nr Bavistock School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: B380AD · Data under Open Government Licence