Oak Turn Drive is in Kings Norton, Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B38 8PT is located in the King's Norton North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Northfield. This postcode has been in use since 2005-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oak Turn Drive, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 8PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B38 8PS, B38 8PR, B38 8NH, B38 9SL, B38 9SF, B38 8ND, B38 8NG, B38 8NL, B38 9SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B38 8PT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 47.2% | 49.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52.8% | 50.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.5% | 40.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 42% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 9.7% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 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 | 43.3% | 39.7% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 39% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 15% | 15.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 30.3% | 20.2% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 18.9% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 17.5% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 26.8% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 81.6% | 86.1% | 4.5% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 89.6% | 87.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 87.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.6% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Turn Drive was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.5% lower than the King's Norton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oak Turn Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in King's Norton North and the 775th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oak Turn Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-03-25 | £324,449 |
| 15 Oak Turn Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-07-06 | £410,645 |
| 2 Oak Turn Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-08-09 | £341,562 |
| 21 Oak Turn Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2016-04-14 | £366,884 |
| 11 Oak Turn Drive, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-03-11 | £426,256 |
B38 8PT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 4,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 4,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Heath Primary School Rednal Road , West Heath Primary B38 8HU | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkesley Church Primary Academy 376 Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9TR | 2out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairway Primary Academy Muirfield Gardens , Kings Norton B38 8XQ | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Alvechurch Road , West Heath B31 3PN | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wychall Primary School Middle Field Road , Northfield B31 3EH | 2out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Norton Girls' School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HW | 4out of 4 | 2,992 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 | 5,278 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 | 4,354 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 | 1,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 3,288 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 | 625 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 2,553 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 | 3,202 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 3,277 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 3,277 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness Factory II Ltd | 11 Bilton Industrial Estate, Stockmans Close | 634 yd | |
| The Hayes Sports Partnership | The Hayes Playing Fields, Redditch Road | 864 yd | |
| Kiss Me Cupcakes & Cakes | 1B West Way, Birmingham | 1,079 yd | |
| Communitea Too Cafe | 51 Edgewood Road, Kings Norton | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man On The Moon | Redditch Road, Kings Norton | 733 yd | |
| Greenwood Tree | Teviot Grove, Birmingham | 847 yd | |
| The Kings Oak | 133 Vardon Way, Birmingham | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fish Bar | 387 Redditch Road, Kings Norton | 158 yd | |
| Spicebox | 1 Grange Farm Drive, Birmingham | 361 yd | |
| Welcome Fish Bar | 2 Hawkesley Square, Birmingham | 745 yd | |
| Fortune House | 135 Vardon Way, Birmingham | 1,003 yd | |
| Hong Kong Inn | 102-104 Redhill Road, Northfield | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 15 Tunnel Road, Birmingham | 714 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham City Fc Academy (Wast Hills) SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND REDHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 588 yd |
| Golfbug Wast Hills REDHILL ROAD | golf | 608 yd |
| Fitness Factory 2 KINGS NORTON TRADING ESTATE KINGS NORTON TRADING ESTATE STOCKMANS CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| West Heath Park Oddingley Road | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Ark Kings Academy SHANNON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 392 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.