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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. 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 6 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

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in King's Norton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £920,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in King's Norton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached9£555,000£3,310
Flats14£126,750£2,231
Semi-Detached53£275,000£3,115
Terraced40£221,000£2,757

10 years median price trend in King's Norton North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Norton North.

All postcodes in King's Norton North

B388AG

Wychall Park Grove

B388XZ

Portrush Avenue

B303LB

Baldwin Road

B388EL

Grange Farm Drive

B388DX

Fairlie Crescent

B388TB

Wychall Lane

B303PW

Walton Grove

B388DU

Rednal Road

B388NN

Green Acres Road

B303AR

Kings Close

B303HD

Consort Road

B388AQ

Wychall Park Grove

B303NU

Broad Meadow Lane

B313UG

Middlemore Road

B388TW

St Nicolas Gardens

B388JY

Rainford Way

B388BJ

Beaks Hill Road

B313AU

Wychall Road

B388XY

Vardon Way

B388AH

Wychall Lane

B388XB

The Fairway

B388YA

Vardon Way

B388YX

Marbury Close

B388XQ

Muirfield Gardens

B313DD

Hallow Close

B303FJ

Pershore Road South

B388PG

Aversley Road

B313UD

Middlemore Road

B303HG

Melchett Road

B388HP

Rednal Road

B388PH

Mullion Croft

B388RS

The Green

B313AP

Wychall Road

B388EU

Nesfield Close

B388AW

Lakehouse Grove

B388YU

Annscroft

B388DD

Meadow Hill Road

B388XH

Vardon Way

B388YH

Vardon Way

B388DR

Rednal Road

B313AZ

Popes Lane

B303LG

Baldwin Road

B388AA

Riverside Court

B388NA

Redditch Road

B388SS

Catesby Park

B313BU

Elmbridge Way

B303HP

Consort Road

B313AE

Farlow Road

B388PE

Aversley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.