The B38 9 Birmingham (Kings Norton) Postcode Sector
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The B38 9 postcode sector stands on the West Midlands and Worcestershire border.
According to the 2021 Census, the B38 9 postcode sector is home to 10,103 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 205 already in use, that leaves 195 potentially available.
The largest settlements in the B38 9 postal code are BIRMINGHAM and Kings Norton.
The B38 9 Postcode shares a border with B48 7 (Alvechurch, Portway), B30 3 (BIRMINGHAM, Kings Norton, Stirchley), B31 4 (BIRMINGHAM, Northfield), B38 0 (BIRMINGHAM, Kings Norton) and B38 8 (BIRMINGHAM, Kings Norton).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of BIRMINGHAM.
- B38 9 is in the B38 district, within the B Birmingham area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Kings Norton Delivery Office.
- Area: 2.04 sq mi (5.27 km² / 1,302.94 acres).
- Waterways include Worcester & Birmingham Canal, Wast Hill Tunnel.
Street list for B38 9
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| THISTLE GREEN | 101 |
| ARROW WALK | 91 |
| GREAVES SQUARE | 81 |
| STOCKMANS CLOSE | 76 |
| TEVIOT GROVE | 73 |
| BROOKLEA GROVE | 71 |
| GLENHILL DRIVE | 61 |
| OWENS CROFT | 55 |
| HILLMEADS ROAD | 49 |
| GLENROYDE | 49 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1471 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 316 |
| Vehicle crime | 203 |
| Public order | 149 |
| Other theft | 121 |
| Burglary | 105 |
| Possession of weapons | 82 |
| Other crime | 71 |
| Drugs | 55 |
| Robbery | 45 |
| Shoplifting | 37 |
| Theft from the person | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Ark Kings Academy
Academy sponsor led
Shannon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9DE
Head: Mrs Caz Brasenell
Ofsted: Special Measures
Inspection: 2022-02-09
Pupils: 827
Hawkesley Church Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led
376 Shannon Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9TR
Head: Miss Petrina Poleon
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2021-10-13
Pupils: 230
New Ways School
Other independent school
300 Redhill road, , West Midlands, B38 9EL
Head: Miss Michelle Woodward
Ofsted: Outstanding
Inspection: 2023-03-09
Pupils: 24
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter
Sisefield Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9JB
Head: Mrs Haylia Williams
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2021-11-17
Pupils: 191
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £312,750 | 4 | £345,562 | 8 | £417,429 | 7 | £359,200 | 25 |
| Semi-detached | £234,315 | 41 | £218,735 | 46 | £229,048 | 28 | £236,617 | 48 |
| Terraced | £204,520 | 51 | £183,210 | 50 | £182,148 | 54 | £188,458 | 75 |
| Flats | £165,790 | 10 | £143,631 | 11 | £155,997 | 55 | £113,147 | 17 |
Important postcodes and buildings
B38 9DE is the postcode for ARK Kings Academy, Shannon Road, Main Block, ARK Kings Academy, Shannon Road, TEACHING BLOCK, ARK Kings Academy, Shannon Road, and SPORTS HALL, ARK Kings Academy, Shannon Road
B38 9DH is the postcode for ARK Kings Academy, Tees Grove, and ARK Rose Academy, Tees Grove
B38 9JB is the postcode for St. Pauls RC Primary School, 77 Sisefield Road
B38 9JX is the postcode for Kings Norton Children's Centre, 5 Teviot Grove
B38 9NE is the postcode for Hillmeads Health Centre, 97 Hillmeads Road
B38 9RU is the postcode for 95-101, Edgewood Road, Kings Norton
B38 9TJ is the postcode for Hawkesley Health Centre, 375 Shannon Road
B38 9TR is the postcode for Hawkesley Church Primary Academy, 376 Shannon Road
B38 9TS is the postcode for Birmingham City Council, Hawkesley Centre, Stockmans Close, Bilton Industrial Estate
Administrative coverage
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