Postcode Analysis Birmingham, West Midlands

B38 0BF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

355

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: B38 0BF 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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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, B38 0BF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

B38 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km 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 0BF is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for B38 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00046244 (shared with 12 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 0BF. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.9%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

B38 0BF has low crime rates — 38 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 offences100
Criminal damage and arson22
Vehicle crime14
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order7

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good188 pupils0.5 km
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Bells Farm Primary School

Outstanding203 pupils0.9 km
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Broadmeadow Junior School

Good219 pupils1.0 km
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Broadmeadow Infant School

Good184 pupils1.0 km
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Ark Kings Academy

Inadequate894 pupils1.0 km
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Kings Norton Junior and Infant School

Inadequate1.1 km
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The Oaks Primary School

Good371 pupils1.2 km
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Lindsworth School

Requires Improvement128 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Pauls Off Licence0.9 km
  • Post Office0.5 km
  • Martins Newsagent0.9 km
  • Northfield Community Partnership1.0 km
  • Nagra Stores0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Navigation Inn0.8 km
  • Moza Buns0.9 km
  • RuGa Fusion0.6 km
  • Mahfil Restaurant1.0 km
  • Molly's Cafe0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • PizzAmeen0.5 km
  • The Fold Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Kingshill Chinese0.6 km
  • Taste The Taste0.5 km
  • THE GREEN FISH BAR0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bulls Head1.0 km
  • Masshouse Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Navigation Inn0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Co Operative Society0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kings Norton1.6 km
  • Bournville2.8 km
  • Northfield3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Kings Norton- Harbinger Rd0.5 km