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King's Norton South

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About

King's Norton South is a residential ward located in the southwest of Birmingham. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including interwar semis-detached homes and more modern developments. It contains several local parks and green corridors, such as the Hazelwell Park and the River Rea corridor, which provide recreational space. The ward is served by local shopping parades on Pershore Road South and surrounding streets, catering to daily needs.

The area is anchored by the King's Norton Junction of the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, a historic point where two major canals meet. This waterway network remains a feature of the local landscape. Residential streets are generally quiet, with the A441 Pershore Road South forming a main arterial route through the area. The ward includes the historic King's Norton Parish Church, St. Nicolas, which stands at its northern boundary near the old village centre.

Area overview

On average King's Norton South has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.4% 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 South is £44,720 per year. There are 3 schools in King's Norton South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). King's Norton South is home to around 11,581 people, with a population density of about 4,330.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
37.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

King's Norton South Population
11,581
Population density
4,330.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.14(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.94(+108%)
Vehicle crime
11.31(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.97(-3%)
Public order
8.38(+38%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,005
69.13%
African
544
4.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
505
4.36%
Caribbean
371
3.2%
Pakistani
341
2.94%
Total population: 11,580

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,244
25.82%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,151
24.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,381
15.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,271
14.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,034
11.9%
Total 16+ residents: 8,691

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,652
33.7%
Owns with a mortgage
1,179
24.05%
Owns outright
1,064
21.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
532
10.85%
Other social rented
309
6.3%
Total households: 4,902

Property prices in King's Norton South

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 in King's Norton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,170 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for King's Norton South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£330,000
Flats10£122,500
Semi-Detached39£248,950
Terraced49£205,000

10 years median price trend in King's Norton South

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

All postcodes in King's Norton South

B389SE

Ridgemount Drive

B389BE

Primrose Hill

B389FH

Centurion Road

B389FJ

Hawthorn Way

B389JA

Sisefield Road

B389SG

Old Lime Gardens

B389BQ

Briar Way

B389PN

Ardath Road

B389QZ

Reedmace Close

B388PA

Burford Park Road

B389TA

Drybrook Close

B389TJ

Shannon Road

B389DT

Foyle Road

B389FF

Primrose Park Road

B389QL

Primrose Hill

B389SL

Longdales Road

B389UX

Varlins Way

B388RB

Granshaw Close

B388RH

Redditch Road

B389DF

Canal Side Drive

B389LZ

Monksway

B389NH

Hillmeads Road

B389SW

Arrowfield Green

B389JX

Teviot Grove

B389QN

Meadowsweet Avenue

B389RE

Willmore Grove

B389NE

Hillmeads Road

B389PG

Ardath Road

B389PH

Ardath Road

B388RJ

Redditch Road

B389AN

Hill Bank Road

B389HT

Gildas Avenue

B389QA

Hawkmoor Gardens

B389TH

King's Norton South

B380AY

Icknield Street

B388QP

Redditch Road

B389HA

Primrose Hill

B388QQ

Kings Lodge

B388RA

Granshaw Close

B389AA

Masshouse Lane

B389PD

Vista Green

B388NX

Beech Hurst

B388QS

Redditch Road

B389LA

Mersey Grove

B389RF

Red Hill Grove

B388NU

Grovewood Drive

B388QX

Redditch Road

B389BG

Sisefield Road

B389UU

Thatchway Gardens

B380BF

Cavendish Close

B389AL

Old Oak Road

B389BB

Marsh End

B389FD

King's Norton South

B389HS

Gildas Avenue

B389RB

Winnipeg Road

B389UN

Longdales Road

B389UW

Seals Green

B380AD

Harbinger Road

B388BD

Kings Gate

B389PA

Lazy Hill

B389QD

Warrens End

B389RQ

Sandpiper Gardens

B389TZ

Shannon Road

B303QP

Parsons Hill

B389EQ

Bicentennial Road

B389LP

Heathside Drive

B389TF

Eckington Walk

B380BA

Icknield Street

B380AQ

Farnbury Croft

B388RE

Grange Hill Road

B389AE

Pinewall Avenue

B389UP

Aldbourne Way

B389FN

Willow Croft

B389LB

Medway Grove

B389TS

Stockmans Close

B389TB

Lydbrook Covert

B389LR

Heathside Drive

B389RN

Edgewood Road

B389QS

Stonecrop Close

B389BD

Tunnel Cottages

B389TU

Hawkesley Square

B389TN

Glasbury Croft

B389FS

High Meadow Road

B389TY

Low Thatch

B389UJ

Pastures Walk

B380AA

Walkers Heath Road

B389BU

Primrose Hill

B389HY

Barratts Road

B389NN

Hillmeads Road

B389NY

Lazy Hill

B389RS

Hayes Croft

B389TR

Glasbury Croft

B380AB

Walkers Heath Road

B389UQ

Longdales Road

B389RG

Old Portway

B380AU

Hillmeads Road

B380AZ

Icknield Street

B389BL

The Fold

B389JU

Tay Grove

B388RN

Redditch Road

Data Sources

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