Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

ICKNIELD STREET, B38 0EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ICKNIELD STREET, B38 0EH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

502

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates B38 0EH — age 45, 76% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

B38 0EH is a safe, established residential area on Icknield Street, 0.7km from Forhill in Hopwood. Administratively it sits within Alvechurch Village ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

For families considering a move, B38 0EH represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B38 0EH are sourced from Output Area E00163841 (shared with 23 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 0EH. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

B38 0EH has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Woodrush Rugby FC0.9 km
  • The Peacock Inn0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wythall3.7 km
  • Earlswood (West Midlands)4.1 km
  • Kings Norton4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Peacock Public House0.3 km