B38 0AW 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.
For families considering a move, B38 0AW represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 60.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B38 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00046230 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALKERS HEATH ROAD, B38 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALKERS HEATH ROAD, B38 0AW.
267
44
£ 39,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B38 0AW 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 0AW — age 44, 72% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 60.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B38 0AW. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 101,000
4 sales · Mean £ 109,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B38 0AW has low crime rates — 29 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
Bells Farm Primary School
Broadmeadow Junior School
Broadmeadow Infant School
Lindsworth School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
The Oaks Primary School
Ark Kings Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Happy Shopper0.8 km
- Max Convenience0.6 km
- P & S Wines0.8 km
- Select And Save0.3 km
- Nagra Stores0.3 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Upstairs at Chas Mann (The Mann Cave1.0 km
- Marjayz0.8 km
- Molly's Cafe0.9 km
- The Navigation Inn0.7 km
- Moza Buns0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- THE GREEN FISH BAR0.9 km
- The Fold Fish Bar0.8 km
- Kingshill Chinese0.2 km
- Taste The Taste0.8 km
- PizzAmeen0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Masshouse Convenience Store0.9 km
- Navigation Inn0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co Operative Society0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton1.5 km
- Bournville2.4 km
- Northfield3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Norton- Harbinger Rd0.1 km
- Kings Norton- Druids Lane- nr Bavistock School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B380AW · Data under Open Government Licence