Bridle Mead is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B38 9SF 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 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridle Mead, Birmingham, B38 9SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B38 9SE, B38 9SH, B38 9SL, B38 9SG, B38 8PS, B38 8PT, B38 9SN, B38 9SJ, B38 9SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B38 9SF 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 Bridle Mead was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% lower than the King's Norton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridle Mead has the 13th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in King's Norton North and the 757th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Bridle Mead, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-09-20 | £208,503 |
| 16 Bridle Mead, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2019-08-02 | £166,698 |
| 22 Bridle Mead, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-04-12 | £194,041 |
| 18 Bridle Mead, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2014-08-22 | £170,658 |
| 22 Bridle Mead, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2010-05-07 | £169,911 |
B38 9SF 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 | 1,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 3,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 4,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 5,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkesley Church Primary Academy 376 Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9TR | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkesley Anglican Methodist Church Junior School Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9TR | - not rated | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkesley CofE and Methodist Infant School Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9TR | - not rated | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkesley CofE/Methodist Primary School 376 Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9TR | - not rated | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Rose Primary Academy Tees Grove , Kings Norton B38 9DH | - not rated | 790 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Girls' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | - not rated | 5,236 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvechurch CofE Middle School Birmingham Road , Alvechurch B48 7TA | 3out of 4 | 5,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,253 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville College of Further Education 1 Longbridge Lane , Longbridge B31 2AJ | - not rated | 3,116 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,456 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 | 912 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 3,432 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 | 666 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathvilly School 119 Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2NB | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,803 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Hospital School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2AP | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Teaching Centre The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital , Bristol Road South B31 2AP | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 501 yd | |
| The Hayes Sports Partnership | The Hayes Playing Fields, Redditch Road | 933 yd | |
| Communitea Too Cafe | 51 Edgewood Road, Kings Norton | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Tree | Teviot Grove, Birmingham | 742 yd | |
| Man On The Moon | Redditch Road, Kings Norton | 830 yd | |
| The Kings Oak | 133 Vardon Way, Birmingham | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fish Bar | 387 Redditch Road, Kings Norton | 304 yd | |
| Spicebox | 1 Grange Farm Drive, Birmingham | 493 yd | |
| Welcome Fish Bar | 2 Hawkesley Square, Birmingham | 598 yd | |
| Fortune House | 135 Vardon Way, Birmingham | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 15 Tunnel Road, Birmingham | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Factory 2 KINGS NORTON TRADING ESTATE KINGS NORTON TRADING ESTATE STOCKMANS CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 566 yd |
| Birmingham City Fc Academy (Wast Hills) SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND REDHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Golfbug Wast Hills REDHILL ROAD | golf | 624 yd |
| Ark Kings Academy SHANNON ROAD | grass pitches | 912 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 | 223.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.