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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 137 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
137
Deprivation level
8/10
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
70.78(+85%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.52(+103%)
Vehicle crime
14.34(+118%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.17(+25%)
Shoplifting
10.99(+26%)
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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in King's Norton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£500,000
Flats13£125,000
Semi-Detached56£270,000
Terraced32£210,000

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

B303HX

Melchett Road

B303LE

Baldwin Road

B313EH

Middle Field Road

B388AE

Downcroft Avenue

B388DD

Meadow Hill Road

B313AU

Wychall Road

B388LU

Redditch Road

B313BA

Chaddesley Road

B313BU

Elmbridge Way

B388NJ

Green Acres Road

B388SB

West End Villas

B388XF

Chip Close

B388DT

Rednal Road

B388EQ

Grange Farm Drive

B388LE

Kings Park West

B303NA

Parsons Mews

B388DP

Kings Green Avenue

B388HH

Heathleigh Road

B388JU

Nearhill Road

B388RX

Westhill Road

B388YW

Alderney Gardens

B388TA

Wychall Lane

B388TG

Westhill Road

B388YT

Redgate Close

B303ES

Melchett Road

B303LD

Baldwin Road

B313DP

Monkswood Avenue

B303HG

Melchett Road

B388HQ

Dorville Close

B388BX

Grassmoor Road

B388XQ

Muirfield Gardens

B388NE

Blossomfield Close

B388RY

Old Town Close

B388TJ

Kingsway Drive

B388EL

Grange Farm Drive

B388YD

Thomson Avenue

B388YJ

Bradshaw Avenue

B303JH

Lifford Cottages

B388HG

Heathleigh Road

B388PH

Mullion Croft

B303LN

Wharf Road

B303NU

Broad Meadow Lane

B388BN

Beaks Hill Road

B388BP

Grassmoor Road

B388NA

Redditch Road

B388ND

Redditch Road

B388YE

Gullane Close

B313ER

Staple Lodge Road

B389DS

Redhill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.