B38 0EJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Forhill in Hopwood. Administratively it sits within Alvechurch Village ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for B38 0EJ are sourced from Output Area E00163841 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B38 0EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B38 0EJ.
502
45
£ 49,600 /yr
49%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates B38 0EJ — age 45, 76% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B38 0EJ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around B38 0EJ is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Peacock Inn0.4 km
- Woodrush Rugby FC0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wythall3.7 km
- Kings Norton4.0 km
- Earlswood (West Midlands)4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Peacock Public House0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B380EJ · Data under Open Government Licence