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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

B389AG

Lanchester Road

B389JD

Sisefield Road

B389RX

The Moatway

B380AH

Leydon Croft

B388PB

Burford Park Road

B389AH

Masshouse Lane

B389HU

Barratts Road

B389RD

Ontario Close

B389SH

Bay Tree Close

B389SQ

Hawkesley End

B389UH

Lime Kiln Close

B388QA

King's Norton South

B388QT

Downland Close

B389BJ

Sisefield Road

B389JB

Sisefield Road

B389JG

Glenhill Drive

B389TP

Kempsey Covert

B303LP

Wharf Road

B303PP

Parsons Hill

B380AF

Apsley Croft

B388QR

Stone Close

B389BS

Bentmead Grove

B389EZ

Tunnel Road

B389JY

Shannon Road

B389LW

Monksway

B388RG

Grange Hill Road

B389AD

Masshouse Lane

B389RP

Wast Hill Grove

B389RU

Edgewood Road

B389DH

Shannon Road

B389AY

Shannon Road

B389UD

Marans Croft

B389PL

Ardath Road

B389FR

Sycamore Grove

B389LU

Heathside Drive

B389NB

Hillmeads Road

B389QF

Beech Walk

B389US

West Mill Croft

B389AT

Hawthorn Way

B389QR

Yarrow Drive

B389UR

Longdales Road

B303PR

Parsons Hill

B388RD

Redditch Road

B389AB

Brooklea Grove

B389SA

Grange Rise

B389BZ

Shannon Road

B389DY

Dornie Drive

B389FG

Academy Road

B389NJ

Hillmeads Road

B380AP

Walkers Heath Road

B389TE

Redbrook Covert

B388NY

Whitebeam Croft

B388QU

Redditch Road

B389RY

Greenway Gardens

B389SN

Ridgemount Drive

B380AN

Walkers Heath Road

B389PB

Lazy Hill

B389RL

Lynfield Close

B389TL

Lichen Gardens

B388QY

Redditch Road

B389BT

Primrose Hill

B389DX

Halladale

B389HP

Arrow Walk

B389NA

Hillmeads Road

B389QH

Campion Close

B389RJ

Selcombe Way

B389TW

Talgarth Covert

B389BN

Bentmead Grove

B389TG

Tarrington Covert

B389QQ

Cowslip Close

B389AJ

Old Oak Road

B389FL

Willow Croft

B389PJ

Ardath Road

B388QB

Branch Road

B389EN

Redhill Road

B389TD

Offenham Covert

B389TQ

Sedgeberrow Covert

B380AL

Walkers Heath Road

B380HH

Schoolhouse Close

B389FP

Ashtree Court

B389QB

Wigland Way

B389RA

Primrose Gardens

B145QN

Bells Lane

B389AQ

Lanchester Road

B389DU

Melrose Close

B389RT

Crabmill Close

B380AW

Walkers Heath Road

B389DW

Green Lane

B389PE

Ardath Road

B389QU

Harebell Gardens

B389QY

Flax Gardens

B380BW

Dove Gardens

B389HX

Barratts Road

B389SJ

Parlows End

B389TT

Thistle Green

B389UE

Shannon Road

B380AJ

Tylers Green

B380BN

Gayhill Lane

B389AX

Stockmans Close

B389QX

Marjoram Close

Data Sources

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