B38 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 0AU 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B38 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00046244 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B38 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B38 0AU.
355
45
£ 39,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B38 0AU 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.
Area Character
B38 0AU 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B38 0AU. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B38 0AU has low crime rates — 38 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
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Bells Farm Primary School
Ark Kings Academy
Broadmeadow Junior School
Broadmeadow Infant School
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
The Oaks Primary School
Lindsworth School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Pauls Off Licence1.0 km
- Post Office0.5 km
- Martins Newsagent0.9 km
- Nagra Stores0.7 km
- Michaels Supermarket0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Navigation Inn0.8 km
- Moza Buns0.9 km
- RuGa Fusion0.6 km
- Mahfil Restaurant1.0 km
- Molly's Cafe0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- PizzAmeen0.5 km
- The Fold Fish Bar0.5 km
- Kingshill Chinese0.6 km
- Taste The Taste0.5 km
- THE GREEN FISH BAR0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bulls Head1.0 km
- Masshouse Convenience Store0.7 km
- Navigation Inn0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co Operative Society0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton1.6 km
- Bournville2.8 km
- Northfield3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B380AU · Data under Open Government Licence