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King's Norton North

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About

King's Norton North ward lies in the southwest of Birmingham, bordered by the A441 Pershore Road to the east and encompassing areas like Wychall and Pool Farm. The residential landscape is primarily composed of interwar and post-war housing estates, alongside more modern developments, providing a mix of property types. The ward includes significant green corridors such as the Wychall Reservoir site and land adjacent to the River Rea, which shape its suburban character.

A key community hub is The Green, a traditional village centre that contrasts with the surrounding suburban sprawl. This area features historic buildings, including the Old Grammar School, and hosts a regular farmers' market. The Worcester and Birmingham Canal runs through the ward's western edge, offering a tranquil route for walkers and cyclists away from the main residential roads.

Area overview

On average King's Norton North has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 24.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in King's Norton North is £49,791 per year. There are 4 schools in King's Norton North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). King's Norton North is home to around 11,642 people, with a population density of about 3,242.5 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

King's Norton North Population
11,642
Population density
3,242.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.58(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.52(+99%)
Vehicle crime
13.23(+103%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.34(+5%)
Shoplifting
10.05(+16%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,734
75.02%
African
379
3.26%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
370
3.18%
Caribbean
333
2.86%
Other White
285
2.45%
Total population: 11,642

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,793
30.25%
No qualifications
1,948
21.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,561
16.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,321
14.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
933
10.1%
Total 16+ residents: 9,234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,580
32.32%
Owns with a mortgage
1,391
28.45%
Social rents from council
703
14.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
548
11.21%
Other social rented
496
10.15%
Total households: 4,889

Property prices in King's Norton North

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £300K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £277 per square foot) in King's Norton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £920,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in King's Norton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£535,000£320
Semi-Detached53£275,000£289
Terraced38£221,000£256
Flats14£126,750£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in King's Norton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Norton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£456,000£117,750£175,250£136,750
2017£368,000£100,000£187,500£140,000
2018£326,500£115,000£190,000£153,000
2019£367,500£100,500£194,500£168,000
2020£437,530£100,000£193,750£154,000
2021£434,000£105,000£220,000£175,000
2022£375,000£120,000£255,000£210,000
2023£540,000£115,000£250,000£220,000
2024£595,000£129,850£259,250£198,000
2025£482,500£126,750£271,750£213,500
2026£515,000£118,500£283,000£242,125
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Norton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Norton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£225£187£159
2017£238£179£198£174
2018£249£197£222£184
2019£272£194£219£204
2020£270£180£211£186
2021£262£184£237£206
2022£271£205£259£249
2023£333£228£272£256
2024£354£222£267£238
2025£321£201£289£247
2026£252£244£290£262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Norton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for King's Norton North in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about King's Norton North

Is King's Norton North safe?

King's Norton North records about 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in King's Norton North?

The median sale price in King's Norton North is £260,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in King's Norton North?

King's Norton North has 3 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is King's Norton North?

King's Norton North scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in King's Norton North sits around rank 9,671 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in King's Norton North?

The average household income in King's Norton North is around £49,791 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for King's Norton North?

King's Norton North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Martin Derek Smith (Reform UK).

All postcodes in King's Norton North

B388LZ

Redditch Road

B388XF

Chip Close

B303PD

Woodmeadow Road

B388EH

Grange Farm Drive

B388RU

The Green

B388TE

Wychall Lane

B388PT

Oak Turn Drive

B303PG

Elderfield Road

B388NB

Redditch Road

B388NL

Green Acres Road

B388NP

Willoughby Gardens

B388TN

Westhill Road

B388BG

Beaks Hill Road

B388HE

Glenwood Road

B313DN

Kinlet Avenue

B313UL

Middlemore Road

B388YD

Thomson Avenue

B313AX

Wychall Road

B303LL

Lifford Lane

B388XJ

The Fairway

B388TA

Wychall Lane

B388BN

Beaks Hill Road

B313BF

Ainsworth Road

B388SN

Station Road

B303JE

Lifford Lane

B303EP

Pershore Road South

B313EE

Staple Lodge Road

B313DE

Hallow Close

B388TL

Westhill Road

B313BG

Grimley Road

B388AL

Wychall Lane

B388AT

Westcroft Grove

B303JX

Pershore Road South

B389DP

Branch Road

B388AR

Popes Lane

B313DP

Monkswood Avenue

B388XS

Forfar Walk

B388DP

Kings Green Avenue

B303LN

Wharf Road

B303LR

Shortlands Close

B303LD

Baldwin Road

B388PP

Redditch Road

B388DQ

Norton Gate

B313DH

Ombersley Way

B388XX

Mashie Gardens

B313BA

Chaddesley Road

B388NH

Green Acres Road

B388AJ

Nortune Close

B388YR

Glenmore Drive

B388HG

Heathleigh Road

B388PS

Redditch Road

B313AH

Farlow Road

B388BL

Beaks Hill Road

B313EH

Middle Field Road

B388JS

Waggon Walk

B388NE

Blossomfield Close

B313BD

Witley Road

B313UW

Middlemore Road

B388EA

Rednal Road

B388YT

Redgate Close

B388PR

Redditch Road

B388XG

The Fairway

B313DR

Shrawley Avenue

B303HZ

Castle Road

B388PJ

Aversley Road

B388NJ

Green Acres Road

B388PW

Calverley Road

B388SA

Kingshill Drive

B303PN

Parsons Hill

B313BT

Elsworth Road

B388EJ

Morris Cottages

B388JU

Nearhill Road

B388LU

Redditch Road

B388AN

Wychall Lane

B303PB

Broad Meadow Lane

B313UE

The Croft

B388EX

Rednal Road

B388TH

Pinehurst Drive

B313UN

Middlemore Road

B388TJ

Kingsway Drive

B388PD

Aversley Road

B303LE

Baldwin Road

B313UP

Middlemore Road

B388BU

Grassmoor Road

B313AD

Pensford Road

B313BS

Oddingley Road

B388EB

Rednal Road

B388LD

Nearhill Road

B303JH

Lifford Cottages

B388XA

Club View

B303JN

Lifford Lane

B388LA

Nearhill Road

B388ER

Rednal Road

B388BS

Fairmead Rise

B313AL

Hollow Croft

B313UB

Church Hill

B313AG

Pensford Road

B388YL

Brassie Close

B388AD

Wychall Lane

B388YE

Gullane Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.