Area Information for Birmingham, B38 8AB

This postcode in Birmingham is in the West Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the King's Norton North ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Birmingham Northfield. This page combines information for the address Birmingham, B38 8AB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of B38 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in December 1991. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Birmingham
Ward King's Norton North
Constituency Birmingham Northfield * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region West Midlands * Note that this refers to the Region, not the County of the same name
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Kings Norton), and the West Midlands Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Birmingham, B38 8AB.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Birmingham, B38 8AB is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Birmingham, B38 8AB:

Wychall Lane, Birmingham, B38 8TB
Downcroft Avenue, Birmingham, B38 8AE
Woodglade Croft, Birmingham, B38 8TD
Catesby Park, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 8SE
Wychall Lane, Birmingham, B38 8AD
Meadow Hill Road, Birmingham, B38 8DD

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about B38 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Birmingham consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 92
Semi-Detached 25
Terraced 15
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 132
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 85
Owned with Mortgage 45
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 1
Rent Free 0
Total 133

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 27
Two People 63
Three People 23
Four People 17
Five People 4
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 135

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Birmingham consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 27
Family Household 103
Other Household 6
Total 136

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 72
Deprived In One Dimension 49
Deprived In Two Dimensions 11
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 133

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Birmingham Northfield constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 159
Female 164
Total 323

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 10
5-9 15
10-14 17
15-19 21
20-24 10
25-29 7
30-34 6
35-39 17
40-44 18
45-49 21
50-54 23
55-59 28
60-64 19
65-69 28
70-74 34
75-79 18
80-84 15
85+ 14
Total 321

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode B38 8AB does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 66
Married 173
Separated 1
Divorced 13
Widowed 21
Total 274

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 152
Good 103
Fair 52
Bad 13
Very Bad 3
Total 323

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 124
Apprenticeship 13
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 31
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 41
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9
No GCSEs or Equivalent 53
Other 6
Total 277

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 89% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 289
Mixed Ethnicity 6
Indian 13
Pakistani 4
Black African 3
Black Caribbean 4
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Total 320

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 296
European Union 11
Africa 4
Middle East and Asia 8
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 4
Total 323

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 296
10+ Years 27
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 323

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to B38 8AB.

Passport(s) Held
None 15
United Kingdom 305
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 0
North America or Caribbean 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 102
Christian 183
Buddhist 0
Hindu 12
Jewish 0
Muslim 4
Sikh 1
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 21
Total 323

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the King's Norton North ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 37% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 75
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 37
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 0
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 9
Retired 100
Looking After Home or Family 8
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 12
Other 3
Total 268

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 24
Professional Occupations 45
Associate Professional Occupations 15
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 15
Skilled Trades Occupations 9
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 11
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 4
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 4
Elementary Occupations 9
Total 136

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 52
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 71
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 37
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 31
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 15
Semi-Routine Occupation 20
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 22
Full-time Student 12
Total 273

Birmingham, B38 8AB is within the Kings Norton policing neighbourhood, under the West Midlands Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near B38 8AB
Neighbourhood Team Address Kings Norton
Website: http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/node/2741

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to B38 8AB. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for B38 8AB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Birmingham, B38 8AB. The nearest railway station is Kings Norton, approximately 780 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Kings Norton 780 yards
Northfield 1 mile
Bournville 1.4 miles
Longbridge 1.9 miles
Selly Oak 2.3 miles
University (Birmingham) 2.9 miles
Wythall 3.7 miles
Yardley Wood 3.8 miles
Barnt Green 4 miles
Whitlocks End 4 miles
Shirley (West Midlands) 4.1 miles
Five Ways 4.5 miles
Hall Green 4.5 miles
Earlswood (West Midlands) 4.5 miles
Alvechurch 4.5 miles
Spring Road 5 miles
Bordesley 5.1 miles
Birmingham New Street 5.1 miles
Small Heath 5.1 miles
Birmingham Moor Street 5.3 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Birmingham, B38 8AB. The nearest is Wychall Primary School, approximately 690 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Wychall Primary School 690 yards February 2020
    
Fairway Primary Academy 710 yards April 2024
    
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School 0.6 miles September 2021
    
Ark Kings Academy (All Through) 0.9 miles March 2024
    
West Heath Primary School 0.9 miles June 2015
    
St Paul's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles November 2021
    
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1 mile February 2018
    
St Laurence Church Infant School 1 mile June 2017
    
St Laurence Church Junior School 1 mile May 2018
    
Cotteridge Primary School 1 mile March 2018
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Birmingham, B38 8AB. The nearest is St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, approximately 480 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School 480 yards November 2018
    
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys 0.6 miles July 2023
    
Ark Kings Academy (All Through) 0.9 miles March 2024
    
Kings Norton Girls' School 0.9 miles July 2019
    
Bournville School (All Through) 1.2 miles March 2024
    
King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls 1.3 miles April 2013
    
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School 1.3 miles March 2023
    
The Edge Academy 1.3 miles June 2021
    
Turves Green Boys' School 1.4 miles March 2024
    
The University of Birmingham School 1.9 miles April 2018
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Birmingham, B38 8AB. The nearest is Wychall Lane Surgery, approximately 440 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Birmingham, B38 8AB. The nearest is mydentist, Redditch Road, Kings Norton, approximately half a mile away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Birmingham, B38 8AB. The nearest is West Heath Hospital, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
West Heath Hospital 0.9 miles
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital 1.1 miles
Cygnet Wast Hills 1.7 miles
West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre 1.9 miles
Hillis Lodge 2.4 miles
Oleaster 2.7 miles
Barberry 2.8 miles
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham 2.8 miles
Reaside Clinic 2.9 miles
Birmingham Women's Hospital 3.1 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Birmingham, B38 8AB. The nearest is J & D Mason Opticians, approximately 0.5 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.