B38 0BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Heycott Grove, 0.7km from Walkers Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Wythall West ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
For families considering a move, B38 0BQ represents 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k, up 10.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B38 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00163917 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEYCOTT GROVE, B38 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEYCOTT GROVE, B38 0BQ.
273
53
£ 50,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
B38 0BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B38 0BQ. 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
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 325,000
3 sales · Mean £ 322,666
Semi-Detached
£ 217,475
6 sales · Mean £ 232,491
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B38 0BQ 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.
school Local Schools
Bells Farm Primary School
Broadmeadow Junior School
Broadmeadow Infant School
Lindsworth School
The Oaks Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Max Convenience0.5 km
- Select And Save0.5 km
- Parsons Hill News0.4 km
- Parsons Wine & Spirits0.4 km
- Post Office0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Navigation Inn1.0 km
- RuGa Fusion0.4 km
- Bradlex Bham Ltd ,Dixy chicken0.9 km
- KKN Private Ltd TA Maypole Food Mela0.9 km
- Marjayz0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Pheonix0.9 km
- Navigation Inn1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Royale Chicken Limited0.9 km
- Kingshill Chinese0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton1.7 km
- Bournville2.5 km
- Northfield3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Norton- Druids Lane- nr Bavistock School0.2 km
- Kings Norton- Harbinger Rd0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: B380BQ · Data under Open Government Licence