Ivy House Road is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B38 8JP is located in the Longbridge & West Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Northfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ivy House Road, Birmingham, B38 8JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B38 8JN, B38 8JR, B31 3PA, B31 3NR, B31 3NT, B38 8JJ, B38 8JF, B38 8JL, B31 3NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B38 8JP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 48.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around B38 8JP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.4% | 45.3% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 33.9% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 34.8% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 39.9% | 11.3% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 17.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 4.4% | -5.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.7% | 22.9% | -17.8% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 12.3% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 18.2% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.5% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 24.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 84.5% | 80.7% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 88.3% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 88.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivy House Road was 51.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the King's Norton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ivy House Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in King's Norton North and the 888th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Ivy House Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2023-12-13 | £147,289 |
| 75 Ivy House Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2012-07-06 | £157,227 |
| 77 Ivy House Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2005-10-07 | £194,724 |
| 73 Ivy House Road, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2001-01-26 | £235,508 |
B38 8JP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in B38 8JP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 3,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 4,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 4,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Alvechurch Road , West Heath B31 3PN | - not rated | 381 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Primary School Rednal Road , West Heath Primary B38 8HU | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Primary School Northfield , B31 4BP | 1out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cofton Primary School Wootton Road , West Heath B31 4ST | 2out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Bradbeer Primary Academy Turves Green , Longbridge B31 4RD | 2out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Norton Girls' School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HW | 4out of 4 | 3,417 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvechurch CofE Middle School Birmingham Road , Alvechurch B48 7TA | 3out of 4 | 5,011 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,588 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Kings Academy Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 3,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ways School 300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL | - not rated | 658 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 3,004 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 3,104 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiss Me Cupcakes & Cakes | 1B West Way, Birmingham | 344 yd | |
| The Hayes Sports Partnership | The Hayes Playing Fields, Redditch Road | 444 yd | |
| Redhill Cafe | 43 Redhill Road, Northfield | 492 yd | |
| Tasty Plaice | 15 Alvechurch Road, Birmingham | 516 yd | |
| Thania Spice | 13 Alvechurch Road, Birmingham | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man On The Moon | Redditch Road, Kings Norton | 226 yd | |
| The Cavalier Pub | Flat, The Cavalier | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Inn | 102-104 Redhill Road, Northfield | 403 yd | |
| Snack Pals | 13A Alvechurch Road, Birmingham | 516 yd | |
| S Toss/Spice & Slice/Town Street | 17 Alvechurch Road, Birmingham | 533 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | 387 Redditch Road, Kings Norton | 631 yd | |
| Spicebox | 1 Grange Farm Drive, Birmingham | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kap Supermarket | 33 Redhill Road, Northfield | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golfbug Wast Hills REDHILL ROAD | golf | 630 yd |
| Birmingham City Fc Academy (Wast Hills) SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND REDHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 720 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.