Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

LEYDON CROFT, B38 0AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEYDON CROFT, B38 0AH.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B38 0AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B38 0AH has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 29.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B38 0AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Leydon Croft, 0.4km from Walkers Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within King's Norton South ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B38 0AH is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 29.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B38 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00046244 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B38 0AH. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.9%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 115,000

9 sales · Mean £ 116,611

Terraced

£ 92,000

2 sales · Mean £ 92,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

B38 0AH has low crime rates — 39 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.

Violence and sexual offences91
Criminal damage and arson25
Vehicle crime17
Anti-social behaviour11
Possession of weapons9

school Local Schools

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Bells Farm Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.6 km
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Broadmeadow Junior School

Good219 pupils0.7 km
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Broadmeadow Infant School

Good184 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good188 pupils0.9 km
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Lindsworth School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.9 km
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The Oaks Primary School

Good371 pupils1.0 km
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Kings Norton Junior and Infant School

Inadequate1.0 km
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Ark Kings Academy

Inadequate894 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Happy Shopper0.8 km
  • Max Convenience0.7 km
  • P & S Wines0.8 km
  • Select And Save0.2 km
  • Nagra Stores0.4 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Upstairs at Chas Mann (The Mann Cave1.0 km
  • Marjayz0.8 km
  • Molly's Cafe1.0 km
  • The Navigation Inn0.8 km
  • Moza Buns1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • THE GREEN FISH BAR0.9 km
  • The Fold Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Kingshill Chinese0.3 km
  • Taste The Taste0.8 km
  • PizzAmeen0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Masshouse Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Navigation Inn0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co Operative Society0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kings Norton1.5 km
  • Bournville2.5 km
  • Northfield3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Norton- Harbinger Rd0.1 km
  • Kings Norton- Druids Lane- nr Bavistock School0.4 km