Postcode B38 8LR is located in a major urban area, within the Longbridge & West Heath ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the West Heath area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Heath is £50,199 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
West Heath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,361 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
West Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Heath is £50,199 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 80 ft away from B38 8LR.
West Heath near B38 8LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northfield located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 240 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Longbridge & West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £258,750 | £306 |
| Semi-Detached | 92 | £238,500 | £282 |
| Terraced | 87 | £220,000 | £277 |
| Flats | 33 | £130,000 | £230 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £160,500 | £85,000 | £148,000 | £135,000 |
| 2017 | £186,000 | £139,065 | £160,000 | £135,000 |
| 2018 | £255,000 | £137,983 | £168,500 | £147,500 |
| 2019 | £308,995 | £168,000 | £180,000 | £157,000 |
| 2020 | £290,500 | £133,750 | £190,000 | £169,500 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £120,000 | £200,000 | £190,250 |
| 2022 | £285,000 | £190,500 | £221,000 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £147,500 | £223,000 | £205,000 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £146,500 | £230,000 | £214,250 |
| 2025 | £302,000 | £132,000 | £238,000 | £209,500 |
| 2026 | £246,250 | £147,000 | £255,000 | £225,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £186 | £142 | £173 | £170 |
| 2017 | £209 | £236 | £186 | £157 |
| 2018 | £258 | £224 | £197 | £189 |
| 2019 | £286 | £254 | £215 | £202 |
| 2020 | £258 | £228 | £221 | £205 |
| 2021 | £277 | £207 | £238 | £236 |
| 2022 | £291 | £296 | £254 | £241 |
| 2023 | £314 | £291 | £262 | £253 |
| 2024 | £297 | £243 | £265 | £248 |
| 2025 | £306 | £240 | £285 | £262 |
| 2026 | £309 | £259 | £295 | £278 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 8LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | 221, Redhill Road, Birmingham, B31 3NS | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 223, Redhill Road, Birmingham, B31 3NS | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 219, Redhill Road, Birmingham, B31 3NS | Flats | Leasehold | £130,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 76, The Crest, Birmingham, B31 3QB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 81, The Crest, Birmingham, B31 3QB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the B38 8LR postcode area, located within West Heath, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 8LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Redditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8NA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | West Heath Post Office | 27 Alvechurch Road, Birmingham, B31 3JW | Walking directions to West Heath Post Office |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B38 8LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anthony Leslie Ward
Longbridge & West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Charlie Latchford
Longbridge & West Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B38 8LR records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B38 8LR in West Heath is £225,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 240 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to B38 8LR, including St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (Good), New Ways School (Outstanding) and West Heath Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B38 8LR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,361 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B38 8LR is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Anthony Leslie Ward (Reform UK) and Charlie Latchford (Reform UK).