Primrose Hill is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B38 9QL 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 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Primrose Hill, Birmingham, B38 9QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B38 9BT, B38 9QB, B38 9BZ, B38 9QD, B38 9QA, B38 9BS, B38 9BL, B38 9BN, B38 9BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B38 9QL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 60.1% of the population 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 | 53.7% | 60.1% | 6.4% | 51.0% | 9.1% |
| Male | 46.3% | 39.9% | -6.4% | 49.0% | -9.1% |
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 9QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 56.5% | 48.5% | -8.0% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 27.7% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 15.4% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 43.9% | 38.6% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 35.1% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 19.3% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 8% | 5.4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.4% | 23.5% | -16.9% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 13.6% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 15.9% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 16.7% | 11.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 22.7% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 10.7% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.7% | 11.2% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Mixed Other | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 67.2% | 58.9% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -22.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 89.2% | 75.3% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 8.6% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 75.3% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 18.2% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 1.5% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.2% | 76.7% | -15.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Hill was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the King's Norton North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Primrose Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-06-20 | £186,029 |
| 37 Primrose Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-03-20 | £158,953 |
| 37 Primrose Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £81,500 | 2010-08-27 | £147,282 |
| 47 Primrose Hill, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2003-12-19 | £174,559 |
The percentage of student residents living in B38 9QL 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 | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Heath Nursery School 200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highters Heath Nursery School 11 School Road , Warstock B14 4BH | 3out of 4 | 4,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 5,283 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 | - not rated | 211 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Sisefield Road , Kings Norton B38 9JB | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Rose Primary Academy Tees Grove , Kings Norton B38 9DH | - not rated | 516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill Community School Tees Grove , Kings Norton B38 9DH | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Primary School Pershore Road South , Kings Norton B30 3EU | - not rated | 872 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Norton High School Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE | - not rated | 455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King's Norton Boys' School Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadbury Sixth Form College Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT | - not rated | 340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville College of Further Education 1 Longbridge Lane , Longbridge B31 2AJ | - not rated | 4,343 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 | 455 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 3,403 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 | 1,936 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus College Lindworth School , Monyhull Hall Road B30 3QA | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathvilly School 119 Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2NB | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Hospital School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2AP | - not rated | 3,476 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 738 yd | |
| Molly's Cafe | 20A The Green, Kings Norton | 738 yd | |
| Mahfil Restaurant | 68-69 The Green, Kings Norton | 779 yd | |
| Colanzo | 100 The Green, Kings Norton | 810 yd | |
| Upstairs at Chas Mann (The Mann Cave | First Floor, 71 The Green | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masshouse Convenience Store | Masshouse Lane, Kings Norton | 229 yd | |
| Greenwood Tree | Teviot Grove, Birmingham | 560 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | Bulls Head, The Green | 845 yd | |
| Navigation Inn | Navigation Inn, 1 Wharf Road | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fold Fish Bar | 1 The Fold, Birmingham | 168 yd | |
| PizzAmeen | 5 The Fold, Birmingham | 168 yd | |
| Taste The Taste | 7 The Fold, Birmingham | 168 yd | |
| The Green Fish Bar | 94 The Green, Kings Norton | 842 yd | |
| Welcome Fish Bar | 2 Hawkesley Square, Birmingham | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 15 Tunnel Road, Birmingham | 696 yd | |
| Central England Co Operative Society | 96 The Green, Kings Norton | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Catholic Primary School (Closed) Sisefield Road | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| Cadbury Sixth Form College DOWNLAND CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 341 yd |
| Ark Kings Academy SHANNON ROAD | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Fitness Factory 2 KINGS NORTON TRADING ESTATE KINGS NORTON TRADING ESTATE STOCKMANS CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 793 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 | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.