Low Thatch is in Birmingham and in Birmingham district. B38 9TY 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 Low Thatch, Birmingham, B38 9TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B38 9TL, B38 9US, B38 9UR, B38 9UP, B38 9TZ, B38 9UT, B38 9TX, B38 9UA, B38 9TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around B38 9TY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48% | 48.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 40.3% | 39.5% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 40.5% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.4%) 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 | 34.2% | 35.2% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.2% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 19.3% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 11% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around B38 9TY this area, 30.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.6% | 30.1% | -15.5% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 12% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.9% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 7.2% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 15.8% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.4% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 5.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.2% | 75.9% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 91.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.5% | 91.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 90.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.4% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Low Thatch was 86.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.0% lower than the King's Norton North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Low Thatch has the 31st lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in King's Norton North and the 1517th lowest crime rate of 3,061 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Low Thatch, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-03-27 | £177,361 |
| 20 Low Thatch, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-06-01 | £176,139 |
| 12 Low Thatch, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-09-28 | £172,878 |
| 14 Low Thatch, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £52,800 | 2018-05-14 | £72,699 |
| 18 Low Thatch, Birmingham, West Midlands Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-03-07 | £175,451 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Norton Nursery School Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY | 4out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 3,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rubery Nursery School Leybrook Road , Rubery B45 9PB | 3out of 4 | 4,632 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 | 281 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkesley Anglican Methodist Church Junior School Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9TR | - not rated | 281 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkesley CofE and Methodist Infant School Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9TR | - not rated | 281 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkesley CofE/Methodist Primary School 376 Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9TR | - not rated | 281 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Rose Primary Academy Tees Grove , Kings Norton B38 9DH | - not rated | 967 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 | 965 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turves Green Girls' School Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls Turves Green , Northfield B31 4BP | 3out of 4 | 2,242 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 | 4,868 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alvechurch CofE Middle School Birmingham Road , Alvechurch B48 7TA | 3out of 4 | 4,868 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 | 1,473 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville College of Further Education 1 Longbridge Lane , Longbridge B31 2AJ | - not rated | 3,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 4,894 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 | 965 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 3,888 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 | 616 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rathvilly School 119 Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2NB | - not rated | 2,880 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graduately Developing Futures Flourishing Fields Farm, Stonehouse Lane , B48 7BB | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edge Academy 946, Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,207 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindsworth School Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA | - not rated | 3,400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness Factory II Ltd | 11 Bilton Industrial Estate, Stockmans Close | 586 yd | |
| Communitea Too Cafe | 51 Edgewood Road, Kings Norton | 779 yd | |
| The Hayes Sports Partnership | The Hayes Playing Fields, Redditch Road | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Tree | Teviot Grove, Birmingham | 909 yd | |
| Man On The Moon | Redditch Road, Kings Norton | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Fish Bar | 2 Hawkesley Square, Birmingham | 455 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | 387 Redditch Road, Kings Norton | 712 yd | |
| Spicebox | 1 Grange Farm Drive, Birmingham | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 15 Tunnel Road, Birmingham | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham City Fc Academy (Wast Hills) SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND REDHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Golfbug Wast Hills REDHILL ROAD | golf | 529 yd |
| Fitness Factory 2 KINGS NORTON TRADING ESTATE KINGS NORTON TRADING ESTATE STOCKMANS CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Ark Kings Academy SHANNON ROAD | grass pitches | 965 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 | 121.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.