Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B38 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B38 0BA.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

24%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B38 0BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 92% of tenure in B38 0BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

B38 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Walkers Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within King's Norton South ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, B38 0BA is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 92% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 10% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B38 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00046251 (shared with 5 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 0BA. The average age is 24.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.4%
Asian / British Asian10.0%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

24%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

B38 0BA has low crime rates — 48 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 offences111
Criminal damage and arson26
Vehicle crime12
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good188 pupils0.3 km
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Ark Kings Academy

Inadequate894 pupils0.8 km
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Bells Farm Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils1.1 km
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Kings Norton Junior and Infant School

Inadequate1.2 km
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Broadmeadow Junior School

Good219 pupils1.2 km
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Broadmeadow Infant School

Good184 pupils1.2 km
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The Oaks Primary School

Good371 pupils1.4 km
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Hawkesley Church Primary Academy

Good229 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Select and Save1.0 km
  • Vino and Vape1.0 km
  • Happy Shopper0.4 km
  • P & S Wines0.4 km
  • Select And Save0.4 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • THE GREEN FISH BAR1.0 km
  • Kingshill Chinese0.8 km
  • Taste The Taste0.4 km
  • The Fold Fish Bar0.4 km
  • PizzAmeen0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Greenwood Tree1.0 km
  • Masshouse Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Navigation Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Molly's Cafe1.0 km
  • The Navigation Inn0.9 km
  • RuGa Fusion0.8 km
  • Moza Buns1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co Operative Society1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kings Norton1.7 km
  • Bournville3.0 km
  • Northfield3.2 km