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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 115 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
115
Deprivation level
8/10
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
61.48(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.94(+105%)
Vehicle crime
8.89(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.89(-17%)
Public order
8.12(+34%)
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 121 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in King's Norton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,170 up to £595,000.

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
Semi-Detached41£240,000
Terraced54£205,000
Flats19£138,000
Detached7£296,000

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

B389JX

Teviot Grove

B388BD

Kings Gate

B380AU

Hillmeads Road

B389AL

Old Oak Road

B389FS

High Meadow Road

B389TT

Thistle Green

B389TZ

Shannon Road

B389RE

Willmore Grove

B380AW

Walkers Heath Road

B380BW

Dove Gardens

B389HS

Gildas Avenue

B389PB

Lazy Hill

B389SE

Ridgemount Drive

B389LU

Heathside Drive

B380BF

Cavendish Close

B388QX

Redditch Road

B389HA

Primrose Hill

B389SL

Longdales Road

B389RW

Hole Farm Way

B389JD

Sisefield Road

B389EN

Redhill Road

B389DF

Canal Side Drive

B389AS

Masshouse Lane

B380AL

Walkers Heath Road

B388QQ

Kings Lodge

B389HR

Gildas Avenue

B389AX

Stockmans Close

B389TS

Stockmans Close

B389SQ

Hawkesley End

B389LW

Monksway

B389UX

Varlins Way

B389DZ

Dornie Drive

B389RL

Lynfield Close

B389PG

Ardath Road

B389PA

Lazy Hill

B389RZ

Red Hill Grove

B389TQ

Sedgeberrow Covert

B380AD

Harbinger Road

B388RB

Granshaw Close

B388QA

King's Norton South

B389TJ

Shannon Road

B389QS

Stonecrop Close

B389UD

Marans Croft

B389BQ

Briar Way

B389RA

Primrose Gardens

B389QZ

Reedmace Close

B389JG

Glenhill Drive

B389HX

Barratts Road

B388QP

Redditch Road

B389FL

Willow Croft

B380BN

Gayhill Lane

B380AY

Icknield Street

B389FH

Centurion Road

B389AH

Masshouse Lane

B389QX

Marjoram Close

B389FP

Ashtree Court

B389NG

Little Hill Grove

B389LZ

Monksway

B380HH

Schoolhouse Close

B389TP

Kempsey Covert

B389UF

Dellows Close

B389RU

Edgewood Road

B389UL

Batheaston Close

B389AR

High Meadow Road

B389US

West Mill Croft

B388QT

Downland Close

B380AP

Walkers Heath Road

B389TW

Talgarth Covert

B380AZ

Icknield Street

B389FD

King's Norton South

B389NN

Hillmeads Road

B389UT

Glenroyde

B389QQ

Cowslip Close

B389LA

Mersey Grove

B380AB

Walkers Heath Road

B389AP

High Meadow Road

B388QS

Redditch Road

B389TN

Glasbury Croft

B389PT

Facet Road

B389QD

Warrens End

B389UN

Longdales Road

B380AJ

Tylers Green

B380BA

Icknield Street

B388RH

Redditch Road

B388RN

Redditch Road

B389BG

Sisefield Road

B389UU

Thatchway Gardens

B389TY

Low Thatch

B389QR

Yarrow Drive

B389FN

Willow Croft

B389HY

Barratts Road

B388RG

Grange Hill Road

B389AT

Hawthorn Way

B389RD

Ontario Close

B389QL

Primrose Hill

B389AJ

Old Oak Road

B380AQ

Farnbury Croft

B380AA

Walkers Heath Road

B389TU

Hawkesley Square

B389FQ

Elder Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.