B38 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Apsley Croft, 0.4km from Walkers Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within King's Norton South ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
For families considering a move, B38 0AF represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £151k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 24.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for B38 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00046230 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
APSLEY CROFT, B38 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for APSLEY CROFT, B38 0AF.
267
44
£ 39,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B38 0AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. B38 0AF spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 24.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B38 0AF. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 121,000
4 sales · Mean £ 120,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B38 0AF has low crime rates — 34 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
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
The Oaks Primary School
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
Ark Kings Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Happy Shopper0.8 km
- Max Convenience0.6 km
- P & S Wines0.8 km
- Select And Save0.3 km
- Nagra Stores0.4 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Upstairs at Chas Mann (The Mann Cave1.0 km
- Marjayz0.8 km
- Molly's Cafe1.0 km
- The Navigation Inn0.8 km
- Moza Buns1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- THE GREEN FISH BAR0.9 km
- The Fold Fish Bar0.8 km
- Kingshill Chinese0.3 km
- Taste The Taste0.8 km
- PizzAmeen0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Masshouse Convenience Store1.0 km
- Navigation Inn0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co Operative Society0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton1.5 km
- Bournville2.5 km
- Northfield3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Norton- Harbinger Rd0.1 km
- Kings Norton- Druids Lane- nr Bavistock School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: B380AF · Data under Open Government Licence