Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

WALKERS HEATH ROAD, B38 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALKERS HEATH ROAD, B38 0AL.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B38 0AL 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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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

46% of B38 0AL's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

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

The people who live in B38 0AL are typical of a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B38 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00046232 (shared with 4 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 0AL. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.5%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean23.0%
Other / Mixed13.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

B38 0AL has low crime rates — 32 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 offences79
Criminal damage and arson25
Vehicle crime17
Anti-social behaviour10
Possession of weapons9

school Local Schools

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Broadmeadow Junior School

Good219 pupils0.6 km
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Broadmeadow Infant School

Good184 pupils0.6 km
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Bells Farm Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.6 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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Kings Norton Junior and Infant School

Inadequate0.9 km
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The Oaks Primary School

Good371 pupils1.0 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 Save0.3 km
  • Nagra Stores0.3 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Upstairs at Chas Mann (The Mann Cave0.9 km
  • Marjayz0.8 km
  • Mahfil Restaurant0.9 km
  • Molly's Cafe0.9 km
  • The Navigation Inn0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • THE GREEN FISH BAR0.8 km
  • The Fold Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Kingshill Chinese0.2 km
  • Taste The Taste0.8 km
  • PizzAmeen0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bulls Head0.9 km
  • Masshouse Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Navigation Inn0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co Operative Society0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kings Norton1.4 km
  • Bournville2.4 km
  • Northfield3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Norton- Harbinger Rd0.1 km
  • Kings Norton- Druids Lane- nr Bavistock School0.5 km