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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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 in King's Norton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in King's Norton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached7£296,000£2,825
Flats20£138,000£2,138
Semi-Detached40£241,350£2,931
Terraced55£205,000£2,582

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

B389NE

Hillmeads Road

B389EZ

Tunnel Road

B389QT

Rosebay Avenue

B389EF

Navigation Road

B388RJ

Redditch Road

B389JY

Shannon Road

B389UG

Buckridge Close

B389UE

Shannon Road

B389PD

Vista Green

B389FF

Primrose Park Road

B389SH

Bay Tree Close

B389QY

Flax Gardens

B389UB

Driftwood Close

B389SW

Arrowfield Green

B389AD

Masshouse Lane

B389RN

Edgewood Road

B389BU

Primrose Hill

B389TE

Redbrook Covert

B388QB

Branch Road

B389DR

Meadowsweet Avenue

B389JE

Pleck Walk

B389UR

Longdales Road

B389LX

Greaves Square

B389BT

Primrose Hill

B389JU

Tay Grove

B389AE

Pinewall Avenue

B380AF

Apsley Croft

B389RP

Wast Hill Grove

B389NY

Lazy Hill

B389QG

Monkshood Retreat

B388PB

Burford Park Road

B388RD

Redditch Road

B389ND

Heathside Drive

B388RA

Granshaw Close

B388NT

Grovewood Drive

B389BE

Primrose Hill

B389BD

Tunnel Cottages

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.