Wychall Lane is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B38 8TA 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wychall Lane, Birmingham, B38 8TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B38 8TE, B38 8TG, B38 8SX, B38 8TH, B38 8DE, B38 8DD, B38 8TJ, B38 8TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B38 8TA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.5% | 49.7% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.3% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 34.2% | 35.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 48.9% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 8% | 4.3% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 51.8% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 35.7% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 10.5% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 14.7% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 9% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11.2% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.7% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 44.2% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 90.1% | 86.2% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
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 | 90.7% | 87.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 87.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 10% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1.1% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wychall Lane was 281.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 179.2% higher than the King's Norton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wychall Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in King's Norton North and the 274th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Wychall Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-03-28 | £528,035 |
| 40 Wychall Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £592,000 | 2023-11-17 | £599,950 |
| 14 Wychall Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-01-24 | £412,870 |
| 30 Wychall Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2019-04-05 | £413,400 |
| 34 Wychall Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2018-07-30 | £414,265 |
B38 8TA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 3,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 4,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton Junior and Infant School Pershore Road South , Kings Norton B30 3EU | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wychall Primary School Middle Field Road , Northfield B31 3EH | 2out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairway Primary Academy Muirfield Gardens , Kings Norton B38 8XQ | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HN | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotteridge Primary School Breedon Road , Cotteridge B30 2HT | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Community school | 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 | 721 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Norton Girls' School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HW | 4out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL | 3out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 2,792 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 | 1,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Ways School 300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 2,598 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 | 2,690 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chill Out Lounge Cafe | Unit 8, Parkview Trading Estate, 107 Pershore Road South | 460 yd | |
| The Toby Carvery Kings Norton | Cotteridge Village Inn, 107 Pershore Road South | 460 yd | |
| Mahfil Restaurant | 68-69 The Green, Kings Norton | 576 yd | |
| Upstairs at Chas Mann (The Mann Cave | First Floor, 71 The Green | 580 yd | |
| KFC | Kings Norton Business Centre, Pershore Road South | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulls Head | Bulls Head, The Green | 591 yd | |
| Jenna Parsons | 1842 Pershore Road, Bournville | 797 yd | |
| Cotteridge Social Club | 1842 Pershore Road, Bournville | 797 yd | |
| Navigation Inn | Navigation Inn, 1 Wharf Road | 798 yd | |
| Kings Norton Ex-Servicemen's Club | 1853A Pershore Road, Bournville | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironworks Fitness Concepts Limited | Unit 6, Parkview Trading Estate, 107 Pershore Road South | 413 yd | |
| The Green Fish Bar | 94 The Green, Kings Norton | 647 yd | |
| Sophies Choice | 35 Pershore Road South, Birmingham | 684 yd | |
| Sophies Pizza Pasta Gourmet Burger | 1-3 Pershore Road South, Birmingham | 752 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1890 Pershore Road, Bournville | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co Operative Society | 96 The Green, Kings Norton | 647 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 26-28 Watford Road, Birmingham | 880 yd | |
| Co Operative Supermarket | 1876 Pershore Road, Bournville | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Triplex Sports Association Eckersall Road | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Ironworks Fitness Concept PARKVIEW TRADING ESTATE PARKVIEW TRADING ESTATE PERSHORE ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 412 yd |
| Kings Norton Playing Fields PERSHORE ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School WYCHALL LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Kings Norton Boys School NORTHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Bournville Squash Club (Closed) | squash courts | 949 yd |
| Cadbury Sixth Form College DOWNLAND CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 973 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 207.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.