B38 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Walkers Heath in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within King's Norton South ward and the Birmingham, Northfield constituency.
B38 0BW is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for B38 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00046232 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B38 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B38 0BW.
355
32
£ 39,200 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B38 0BW 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.
Area Character
B38 0BW has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B38 0BW. The average age is 31.9. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B38 0BW has low crime rates — 28 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
Broadmeadow Junior School
Broadmeadow Infant School
Bells Farm Primary School
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Lindsworth School
The Oaks Primary School
Ark Kings Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Happy Shopper0.8 km
- Max Convenience0.7 km
- P & S Wines0.8 km
- Select And Save0.3 km
- Nagra Stores0.3 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Upstairs at Chas Mann (The Mann Cave0.9 km
- Marjayz0.8 km
- Mahfil Restaurant0.9 km
- Molly's Cafe0.8 km
- The Navigation Inn0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- THE GREEN FISH BAR0.8 km
- The Fold Fish Bar0.8 km
- Kingshill Chinese0.2 km
- Taste The Taste0.8 km
- PizzAmeen0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bulls Head0.9 km
- Masshouse Convenience Store0.9 km
- Navigation Inn0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co Operative Society0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kings Norton1.4 km
- Bournville2.4 km
- Northfield3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Kings Norton- Harbinger Rd0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: B380BW · Data under Open Government Licence