B34 postcode: what it's like to live there
The B34 district covers Buckland End, Shard End & Kingfisher, Hodge Hill. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in B34
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from B34 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Birmingham: 31 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in B34
- Brownmead Primary Academy · B34 6SS · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 46% in England
- Colebourne Primary School · B34 6BJ · Standards maintained (2024) · Bottom 34% in England
- Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School · B34 7HN · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 22% in England
- Heathlands Primary Academy · B34 6NB · Good (2023) · Bottom 49% in England
- Hillstone Primary School · B34 7PY · Good (2022) · Bottom 27% in England
- Timberley Academy · B34 7RL · Good (2023) · Bottom 13% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Tile Cross Academy · B33 9UF · Good (2024) · Bottom 11% in England
- Park Hall Academy · B36 9HF · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 42% in England
- Smith's Wood Academy · B36 0UE · Report card 2026: Urgent improvement in some areas · Bottom 1% in England
- John Henry Newman Catholic College · B37 5GA · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 48% in England
- Hodge Hill Girls' School · B36 8EY · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 33% in England
- Lift Greenwood · B35 7NL · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 9% in England
Fee-paying schools in B34
- SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL · B34 7RD · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in B34
- Mommabears Day Nursery and Preschool Ltd · B34 7AJ · Good (Ofsted)
- Sammy Snail Day Care · B34 6QU · Good (Ofsted)
- Smart Start Childcare · B34 6HE · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Scallywags Day Nursery · B34 7NG · Good (Ofsted)
- Twinkle Tots Nursery · B34 7RE · Good (Ofsted)
- Little Explorers Nursery · B34 6BP · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in B34
- Schoolacre Road Surgery · B34 6RB
- The Harlequin Surgery · B34 7BP
- Bucklands End Lane Surgery · B34 6BP
Neighbourhoods in B34
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of B34 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckland End | 45% | £206k | High | 9 min |
| Shard End & Kingfisher | 39% | £210k | High | 6 min |
| Hodge Hill | 13% | £260k | Very high | 7 min |
| Kitts Green | 3% | £190k | Very high | 7 min |
Questions
Where is the B34 postcode?
B34 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Buckland End, Shard End & Kingfisher, Hodge Hill, with 327 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in B34?
The typical home price across B34's neighbourhoods is £210k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in B34?
6 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a B34 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from B34?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Birmingham 31 minutes.