B38 postcode: what it's like to live there
The B38 district covers King's Norton, Hawkesley, Lifford & Walkers Heath. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 8 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in B38
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 B38 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: 34 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in B38
- Ark Kings Academy · B38 9DE · Good (2024) · Bottom 5% in England
- Fairway Primary Academy · B38 8XQ · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 35% in England
- Hawkesley Church Primary Academy · B38 9TR · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 32% in England
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School · B38 9JB · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 45% in England
- West Heath Primary School · B38 8HU · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 42% in England
Secondary schools in B38
- Ark Kings Academy · B38 9DE · Good (2024) · Bottom 5% in England
- St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School · B38 8AP · Remains Good (2024) · Top 31% in England
Fee-paying schools in B38
- New Ways School · B38 9EL · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in B38
- The Willows Day Nursery · B38 8PS · Good (Ofsted)
- Conifers Day Nursery KN Limited · B38 9HP · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Westhill House Day Nursery · B38 8DR · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in B38
- Wychall Lane Surgery · B38 8TE
- Hawkesley Medical Practice · B38 9TJ
- Rea Valley Health Partnership · B38 8QS
Neighbourhoods in B38
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of B38 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Norton | 35% | £275k | Average | 10 min |
| Hawkesley | 30% | £195k | High | 6 min |
| Lifford & Walkers Heath | 20% | £243k | High | 10 min |
| Wythall & Gay Hill | 8% | £378k | Average | 17 min |
| Turves Green | 4% | £207k | Very high | 7 min |
| Alvechurch, Hopwood & Holt End | 3% | £428k | Average | 34 min |
Questions
Where is the B38 postcode?
B38 covers 8 neighbourhoods in King's Norton, Hawkesley, Lifford & Walkers Heath, with 472 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in B38?
The typical home price across B38's neighbourhoods is £243k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in B38?
5 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a B38 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from B38?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Birmingham 34 minutes.