B38 Postcode District
B38 is one of 46 Postcode Districts for the Birmingham Post town in West Midlands
The B38 postcode district is located in the B Birmingham postal area, B38 has a population of 21,117 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 5.32 square miles (13.79 square kilometres or 3,407.75 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the B38 postcode district is Kings Norton, which is located in Birmingham, West Midlands. Other significant settlements in the postcode district include Birmingham. The county in which these settlements are located is Worcestershire. The most significant post town in the B38 postcode district is Birmingham.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector B38 0, covers Birmingham and Kings Norton in Worcestershire.
The sector B38 0, covers Birmingham in West Midlands.
The sector B38 8, covers Birmingham and Kings Norton in West Midlands.
The sector B38 9, covers Birmingham in West Midlands.
The post town for this district is BIRMINGHAM.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Birmingham District (B) (428 postal codes), and finally, the Bromsgrove District area (52 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Redditch | 5.99 | S |
| Birmingham | 6.04 | N |
| Solihull | 6.38 | ENE |
| Bromsgrove | 6.95 | SW |
| Smethwick | 7.00 | NNW |
| Halesowen | 7.11 | NW |
| Blackheath | 7.54 | NW |
| Rowley Regis | 8.10 | NW |
| Oldbury | 8.66 | NNW |
| Henley-in-Arden | 9.29 | SE |
| West Bromwich | 9.31 | NNW |
| Brierley Hill | 9.38 | NW |
| Stourbridge | 10.18 | WNW |
| Dudley | 10.50 | NW |
| Tipton | 11.34 | NNW |
| Wednesbury | 11.69 | NNW |
| Coleshill | 11.75 | NE |
| Coseley | 12.39 | NNW |
| Kingswinford | 12.49 | NW |
| Royal Sutton Coldfield | 12.53 | NNE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 640
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | B38 9 | 182 |
| BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | B38 8 | 173 |
| Kings Norton | BIRMINGHAM | B38 8 | 43 |
| Kings Norton | BIRMINGHAM | B38 8 | 36 |
| BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | B38 9 | 31 |
| BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | B38 8 | 29 |
| BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | B38 0 | 26 |
| BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | B38 0 | 23 |
| Kings Norton | BIRMINGHAM | B38 0 | 17 |
| Kings Norton | BIRMINGHAM | B38 9 | 13 |
| BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | B38 8 | 12 |
| Kings Norton | BIRMINGHAM | B38 9 | 11 |
| Kings Norton | BIRMINGHAM | B38 0 | 10 |
| BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | B38 9 | 6 |
| Kings Norton | BIRMINGHAM | B38 9 | 5 |
| Kings Norton | BIRMINGHAM | B38 8 | 4 |
| Kings Norton | BIRMINGHAM | B38 0 | 3 |
| Kings Norton | BIRMINGHAM | B38 0 | 3 |
| BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | B38 0 | 2 |
| BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | B38 0 | 2 |
| BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | B38 9 | 2 |
| Kings Norton | BIRMINGHAM | B38 9 | 2 |
| Kings Norton | BIRMINGHAM | B38 0 | 1 |
| Kings Norton | BIRMINGHAM | B38 8 | 1 |
| Kings Norton | BIRMINGHAM | B38 9 | 1 |
| Kings Norton | BIRMINGHAM | B38 9 | 1 |
| BIRMINGHAM | BIRMINGHAM | B38 9 | 1 |
Street list for B38
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| PERSHORE ROAD SOUTH A441 | 289 |
| WESTCROFT GROVE | 205 |
| THISTLE GREEN | 101 |
| ARROW WALK | 91 |
| ARROW WALK | 91 |
| LAKEHOUSE GROVE | 91 |
| WHARF ROAD | 85 |
| GREAVES SQUARE | 81 |
| BEECH HURST | 77 |
| STOCKMANS CLOSE | 76 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2592 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 546 |
| Vehicle crime | 435 |
| Public order | 292 |
| Burglary | 275 |
| Other theft | 226 |
| Shoplifting | 218 |
| Other crime | 145 |
| Possession of weapons | 123 |
| Robbery | 109 |
| Drugs | 91 |
| Theft from the person | 16 |
| Bicycle theft | 10 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GREEN | BIRMINGHAM | KINGS NORTON | 35 | B38 8SD | View map |
| THE FOLD | BIRMINGHAM | 13 | B38 9BL | View map | |
| REDDITCH ROAD | BIRMINGHAM | KINGS NORTON | 12 | B38 8ND | View map |
| HAWKESLEY SQUARE | BIRMINGHAM | 7 | B38 9TU | View map |
Schools in the district
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Wychall Lane , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B38 8AP
Headteacher: Miss Clare Madden (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Wychall Lane , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B38 8AP
Headteacher: Principal Chris Martin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
West Heath Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rednal Road , West Heath Primary , Birmingham
Postcode: B38 8HU
Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Hooper
Ofsted rating: Good
Kings Norton Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Westhill Road , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B38 8SY
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Pinnegar (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Fairway Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Muirfield Gardens , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B38 8XQ
Headteacher: Headteacher Darren Mann (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ark Kings Academy
Phase: All-through
Address:
Shannon Road , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B38 9DE
Headteacher: Mrs Caz Brasenell (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
New Ways School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
300 Redhill road , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B38 9EL
Headteacher: Miss Michelle Woodward
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Sisefield Road , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B38 9JB
Headteacher: Mrs Haylia Williams (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hawkesley Church Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
376 Shannon Road , Kings Norton , Birmingham
Postcode: B38 9TR
Headteacher: Miss Petrina Poleon
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 30 THE GREEN, KINGS NORTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B38 8SD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 38 THE FOLD, BIRMINGHAM, B38 9BL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Mydentist | 183 REDDITCH ROAD, KINGS NORTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B38 8RH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Hawkesley Health Centre | 375 SHANNON ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B38 9TJ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr G Wali | HILLMEADS SURGERY, 97 HILLMEADS ROAD, KINGS NORTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B38 9NE | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01214861646 |
| 2 | Hawkesley Medical Practice | 375 SHANNON ROAD, KINGS NORTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B38 9TJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 0121 4864200 |
| 3 | Wychall Lane Surgery | 11 WYCHALL LANE, KINGS NORTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B38 8TE | GP PRACTICE | Call 0121 6282345 |
| 4 | West Heath Primary C Ctr | WEST HEATH PRIMARY C.CTR, 481 REDNAL ROAD, KINGS NORTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B38 8AX | GP PRACTICE | Call 0121 4658188 |
| 5 | Kings Norton Surgery | 66 REDDITCH ROAD, KINGS NORTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B38 8QS | GP PRACTICE | Call 0121 4582550 |
| 6 | Grange Hill Surgery | 41 GRANGE HILL ROAD, KINGS NORTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B38 8RF | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kd Pharmacy | 2 THE FOLD, KINGS NORTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B38 9BL | PHARMACY | Call 0121 4584638 |
| 2 | Browns Pharmacy | 16-18 HAWKESLEY SQUARE, HAWKESLEY, KINGS NORTON, BIRMINGHAM, B38 9TU | PHARMACY | Call 0121 4586172 |
| 3 | Browns Pharmacy | 5 THE GREEN, KINGS NORTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B38 8SD | PHARMACY | Call 0121 4581097 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J & D Mason Opticians (kings Norton) | 2 THE GREEN, KINGS NORTON, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B38 8SD | OPTICAL SITE | Call 0121 451 3485 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £447,802 | 25 | £478,863 | 35 | £500,515 | 33 | £371,640 | 40 |
| Semi-detached | £274,283 | 96 | £243,952 | 100 | £246,783 | 79 | £249,472 | 122 |
| Terraced | £222,514 | 96 | £196,871 | 116 | £197,598 | 97 | £201,753 | 125 |
| Flats | £133,507 | 30 | £125,546 | 37 | £146,461 | 69 | £109,389 | 52 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M42 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.09
Average Driving Distance: 3.72
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 480
M42 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.38
Average Driving Distance: 5.08
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 480
M40 J16
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.59
Average Driving Distance: 7.08
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 3
M5 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.13
Average Driving Distance: 5.99
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 459
M42 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.35
Average Driving Distance: 7.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 383
M42 J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.56
Average Driving Distance: 9.66
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 89
M42 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.99
Average Driving Distance: 11.90
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2
M5 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.94
Average Driving Distance: 7.83
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2
M5 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.05
Average Driving Distance: 8.34
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 451
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| B38 0 | Kings Norton Delivery Office |
| B38 8 | Kings Norton Delivery Office |
| B38 9 | Kings Norton Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| B | 3 | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| B | 3 | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the B38 postal code are BIRMINGHAM and Kings Norton.
The B38 Postcode shares a border with B14 (BIRMINGHAM, Kings Heath, Yardley Wood), B30 (BIRMINGHAM, Kings Norton, Stirchley), B31 (BIRMINGHAM, Northfield) and B48 (Alvechurch, Portway).
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