Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

BARFORD CRESCENT, B38 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARFORD CRESCENT, B38 0BH.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 50,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B38 0BH — age 53, 94% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £300k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

B38 0BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barford Crescent, 0.7km from Walkers Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Wythall West ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.

Census 2021 statistics for B38 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00163917 (shared with 6 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 0BH. The average age is 52.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.3%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 292,666

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

B38 0BH has low crime rates — 37 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 offences87
Criminal damage and arson16
Burglary13
Vehicle crime11
Anti-social behaviour9

school Local Schools

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Bells Farm Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.3 km
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Broadmeadow Junior School

Good219 pupils0.4 km
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Broadmeadow Infant School

Good184 pupils0.4 km
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Lindsworth School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.6 km
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The Oaks Primary School

Good371 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good188 pupils1.1 km
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Kings Norton Junior and Infant School

Inadequate1.3 km
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St Jude's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Max Convenience0.5 km
  • Select And Save0.5 km
  • Parsons Hill News0.5 km
  • Parsons Wine & Spirits0.5 km
  • Post Office0.5 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • RuGa Fusion0.5 km
  • Bradlex Bham Ltd ,Dixy chicken0.9 km
  • KKN Private Ltd TA Maypole Food Mela0.8 km
  • Marjayz0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Pheonix0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Royale Chicken Limited0.8 km
  • Kingshill Chinese0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kings Norton1.8 km
  • Bournville2.6 km
  • Northfield3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Norton- Druids Lane- nr Bavistock School0.1 km
  • Kings Norton- Harbinger Rd0.3 km