Postcode sector · B38 8

Birmingham B38 8 area guide

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Is Birmingham B38 8 a good place to live?

In Birmingham (B38 8), recorded crime is 45% above the national average, homes sell for around £316,654 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£316,654
from 150 sales
Population
24,173
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
386.8
per 1,000 · +45% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
95%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
Low
0.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Birmingham B38 8

Birmingham B38 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,328 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in B38 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (34 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in B38 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 68/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 40
One-person households: 34%
Households with children: 30%
Households: 10,234

Owned 56% · Social rent 28% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for B38 8.

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Birmingham B38 8: frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham B38 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Birmingham B38 8?

Recorded crime in Birmingham B38 8 runs at 386.8 per 1,000 properties, 45% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Birmingham B38 8 safe?

Crime in Birmingham B38 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Birmingham B38 8 runs at 386.8 per 1,000 properties, 45% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Birmingham B38 8?

Homes in Birmingham B38 8 sell for around £316,654 on average, based on 150 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Birmingham B38 8 at risk of flooding?

Birmingham B38 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,328 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Birmingham B38 8?

There are 4 schools in Birmingham B38 8 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Birmingham B38 8 a deprived area?

Birmingham B38 8 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).