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.
FOXHOPE CLOSE, B38 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOXHOPE CLOSE, B38 0AR.
344
60
£ 50,100 /yr
36%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Bells Farm Primary School
Broadmeadow Junior School
Broadmeadow Infant School
The Oaks Primary School
Lindsworth School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
Ark Kings Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, Cafe
3 nearby- The Navigation Inn0.9 km
- RuGa Fusion0.5 km
- Marjayz0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- PizzAmeen0.9 km
- The Fold Fish Bar0.9 km
- Kingshill Chinese0.5 km
- Taste The Taste0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: B380AR · Data under Open Government Licence