Dormie Close is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B38 8XT 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 Dormie Close, Birmingham, B38 8XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B38 8XS, B38 8XX, B31 3BP, B38 8XH, B38 8XU, B38 8XY, B31 3BL, B38 8YA, B31 3BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B38 8XT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 53.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 44.5% | 46.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 8XT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 39.7% | 52.3% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 25.1% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 12.1% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 6.9% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.6% | 36.9% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 23.9% | 22.9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Bad health | 8% | 5.9% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.7% | 24.2% | -20.5% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 14.8% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 16% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 18.7% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 17.8% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.2% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 6.2% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 86.9% | 76.2% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -5.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 94.9% | 89.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 89.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dormie Close was 108.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% higher than the King's Norton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dormie Close has the 39th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in King's Norton North and the 1284th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dormie Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-10-14 | £206,435 |
| 11 Dormie Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2016-06-17 | £221,907 |
| 21 Dormie Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2016-06-13 | £113,829 |
| 5 Dormie Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2015-01-16 | £212,000 |
| 15 Dormie Close, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2014-08-22 | £205,476 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 1,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 3,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 4,050 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 4,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway Primary Academy Muirfield Gardens , Kings Norton B38 8XQ | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wychall Primary School Middle Field Road , Northfield B31 3EH | 2out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Primary School Rednal Road , West Heath Primary B38 8HU | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Church Junior School Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence Church Infant School Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Norton Girls' School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HW | 4out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,429 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 | 1,557 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 2,338 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 | 1,522 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 1,900 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 | 2,364 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 2,420 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2A Café | 226 Wychall Road, Kings Norton | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Oak | 133 Vardon Way, Birmingham | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune House | 135 Vardon Way, Birmingham | 138 yd | |
| Planet Spice | 206 Wychall Road, Kings Norton | 556 yd | |
| Wychall Fish Bar | 234 Wychall Road, Kings Norton | 556 yd | |
| Spicebox | 1 Grange Farm Drive, Birmingham | 645 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | 387 Redditch Road, Kings Norton | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 15 Tunnel Road, Birmingham | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Heath Park Oddingley Road | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School WYCHALL LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 642 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 | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.