Primrose Hill is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B38 9BE is located in the King's Norton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Birmingham, Northfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Primrose Hill, Birmingham, B38 9BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B38 9AD, B38 9BS, B38 9DZ, B38 9QL, B38 9BT, B38 9BG, B38 9BZ, B38 9AE, B38 9DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B38 9BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 53.9% | 53.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.1% | 46.3% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 34.5% | 41.3% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 37.3% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.9% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40% | 46.8% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 34.2% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 14.5% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 29.3% | 21.6% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.6% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 9.6% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19.6% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 33.2% | 15.1% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.9% | 77.3% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -4.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 96.8% | 87.7% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 87.7% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.6% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Hill was 78.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.5% lower than the Druids Heath & Monyhull average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Primrose Hill has the 18th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Druids Heath & Monyhull and the 1389th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Primrose Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2004-09-27 | £172,471 |
| 1 Primrose Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2004-09-27 | £187,802 |
B38 9BE 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | 4out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 4,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 5,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Sisefield Road , Kings Norton B38 9JB | 2out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Junior and Infant School Pershore Road South , Kings Norton B30 3EU | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairway Primary Academy Muirfield Gardens , Kings Norton B38 8XQ | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkesley Church Primary Academy 376 Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9TR | 2out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadmeadow Junior School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Community 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 | 1,534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kings Norton Girls' School Selly Oak Road , Kings Norton B30 1HW | 4out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 2,795 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Turves Green Boys' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BS | - not rated | 2,980 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | 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 | 3,877 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 | 544 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 3,116 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 | 1,865 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | 3out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 1out of 4 | 3,292 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 | 3,619 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 3,646 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moza Buns | 9 The Green, Kings Norton | 577 yd | |
| Molly's Cafe | 20A The Green, Kings Norton | 577 yd | |
| Mahfil Restaurant | 68-69 The Green, Kings Norton | 607 yd | |
| Upstairs at Chas Mann (The Mann Cave | First Floor, 71 The Green | 660 yd | |
| Colanzo | 100 The Green, Kings Norton | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masshouse Convenience Store | Masshouse Lane, Kings Norton | 81 yd | |
| Greenwood Tree | Teviot Grove, Birmingham | 538 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | Bulls Head, The Green | 686 yd | |
| Navigation Inn | Navigation Inn, 1 Wharf Road | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fold Fish Bar | 1 The Fold, Birmingham | 240 yd | |
| PizzAmeen | 5 The Fold, Birmingham | 240 yd | |
| Taste The Taste | 7 The Fold, Birmingham | 240 yd | |
| The Green Fish Bar | 94 The Green, Kings Norton | 693 yd | |
| Welcome Fish Bar | 2 Hawkesley Square, Birmingham | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 15 Tunnel Road, Birmingham | 641 yd | |
| Central England Co Operative Society | 96 The Green, Kings Norton | 693 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cadbury Sixth Form College DOWNLAND CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 148 yd |
| St Pauls Catholic Primary School (Closed) Sisefield Road | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Ark Kings Academy SHANNON ROAD | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Fitness Factory 2 KINGS NORTON TRADING ESTATE KINGS NORTON TRADING ESTATE STOCKMANS CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Kings Norton Playing Fields PERSHORE ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.