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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£270,000
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £310K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £279 per square foot) in King's Norton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,200,000.

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
Detached14£565,000£332
Semi-Detached55£275,000£290
Terraced42£224,000£253
Flats12£127,500£208

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£470,500£118,500£162,000£141,975
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£500,000£126,750£271,750£215,000
2026£515,000£118,500£275,000£241,250
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£210£225£188£161
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£246
2026£322£244£290£257
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for King's Norton North ward.

Local councillors

Martin Derek Smith

King's Norton North - Elected 7 May 2026

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