Postcode Analysis Bromsgrove, West Midlands

FOXHOPE CLOSE, B38 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXHOPE CLOSE, B38 0AR.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 50,100 /yr

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Employed

36%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B38 0AR is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 100% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 22.2% year-on-year.

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

B38 0AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Foxhope Close, 0.6km from Walkers Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Wythall West ward and the Bromsgrove constituency.

For families considering a move, B38 0AR represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 100% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k, up 22.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for B38 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00163918 (shared with 9 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 0AR. The average age is 60.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

3 sales · Mean £ 239,000

Semi-Detached

£ 237,000

7 sales · Mean £ 260,928

Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

B38 0AR has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences69
Criminal damage and arson19
Vehicle crime11
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Bells Farm Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.5 km
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Broadmeadow Junior School

Good219 pupils0.7 km
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Broadmeadow Infant School

Good184 pupils0.7 km
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The Oaks Primary School

Good371 pupils0.8 km
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Lindsworth School

Requires Improvement128 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good188 pupils0.9 km
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Kings Norton Junior and Infant School

Inadequate1.2 km
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Ark Kings Academy

Inadequate894 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Happy Shopper0.9 km
  • Max Convenience0.7 km
  • P & S Wines0.9 km
  • Select And Save0.3 km
  • Post Office0.9 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Navigation Inn0.9 km
  • RuGa Fusion0.5 km
  • Marjayz0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • PizzAmeen0.9 km
  • The Fold Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Kingshill Chinese0.5 km
  • Taste The Taste0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Navigation Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kings Norton1.7 km
  • Bournville2.7 km
  • Northfield3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Norton- Harbinger Rd0.3 km
  • Kings Norton- Druids Lane- nr Bavistock School0.3 km