Is B38 0DN a safe place to live?

Yes, B38 0DN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 10 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in B38 0DN?

The average property price in B38 0DN is currently around £375k.

What is the population of B38 0DN?

The population for the B38 0DN area is approximately 334 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

PACKHORSE LANE, B38 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PACKHORSE LANE, B38 0DN.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

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.

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9/10

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8/10

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6/10

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7/10

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7/10

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7/10

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2/10

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7/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B38 0DN spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B38 0DN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Packhorse Lane, 0.4km from Headley Heath in Bromsgrove. Administratively it sits within Wythall West ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

For serious buyers, B38 0DN is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.

Census 2021 statistics for B38 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00163904 (shared with 24 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 0DN. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%

Asian / British Asian5.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.6%

Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 1%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 375,000

3 sales · Mean £ 375,000

Detached

£ 673,750

2 sales · Mean £ 673,750

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

B38 0DN has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1

Vehicle crime1

Drugs1

Other crime1

Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Rosebank Stores0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wythall2.7 km
Kings Norton3.4 km
Whitlocks End3.5 km