Postcode report
B38 9ED Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Birmingham
About B38 9ED: area rating, property, schools and local change
B38 9ED is a postcode in King's Norton South, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near B38 9ED, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around B38 9ED are local prosperity and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for B38 9ED is based on Bromsgrove 009 Census 2021. It covers 6,932 residents, 179 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near B38 9ED, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the B38 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £234k from 74 rolling sales, up 7.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near B38 9ED can compare 1 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near B38 9ED by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near B38 9ED; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about B38 9ED
Is B38 9ED a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 38% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near B38 9ED?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near B38 9ED?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for B38 9ED?
LocaleIQ matched B38 9ED to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in B38 9ED?
The latest median sold price is £234k based on 74 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around B38 9ED?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.