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Covering Kings Norton, including Barnt Green & Hopwood, Bournville & Cotteridge, King's Norton North. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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B38 (Kings Norton) in a nutshell

B38 covers Kings Norton, in Birmingham and Bromsgrove. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for B38

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Two councils in one district

B38 is split between Birmingham and Bromsgrove. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

B38 stretches across Barnt Green & Hopwood, Bournville & Cotteridge, King's Norton North and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'B38', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Terrace and semi country

Most homes here are terraces or semis. Insulation and heating upgrades are the usual way to nudge a rating up, so have receipts ready.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Birmingham: 29.7% terraced, 35.6% semi-detached
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New to EPCs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

More detail on the Birmingham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does B38 cover?

B38 (Kings Norton) includes the wards of Barnt Green & Hopwood, Bournville & Cotteridge, King's Norton North, King's Norton South, Longbridge & West Heath, Wythall West (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to B38?

Neighbouring districts include B30 (Bournville), B31 (Northfield), B29 (Selly Oak), B14 (Kings Heath) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering B38 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in B38?

About 8,859 households and 21,061 residents at the 2011 Census, across 472 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is B38 in?

B38 sits in Birmingham, Bromsgrove (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Birmingham Northfield, Birmingham Selly Oak, Bromsgrove.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
B38 1
Areas covered
Kings Norton 2
Active postcodes
472 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
8,859 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
21,061 2
Electoral wards
Barnt Green & Hopwood, Bournville & Cotteridge, King's Norton North, King's Norton South, Longbridge & West Heath, Wythall West 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Birmingham Northfield, Birmingham Selly Oak, Bromsgrove 4
Local authority
Birmingham, Bromsgrove 4
Households privately renting (Birmingham built-up area)
22.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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