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King's Norton South

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

King's Norton South Population

11,581

Population density

4,330.3 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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 123 recent sales, the median property price is £213,500 in King's Norton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,170 up to £595,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£313,000	£167,500	£295,250	£349,500	£419,000
Terraced	53	£205,000	£157,000	£187,500	£245,000	£317,500
Semi-Detached	45	£240,000	£173,200	£212,000	£277,500	£335,900
Flats	19	£138,500	£71,600	£115,250	£145,000	£217,350

10 years median price trend in King's Norton South

All postcodes in King's Norton South

B389FJ

Hawthorn Way

B389JA

Sisefield Road

B389SG

Old Lime Gardens

B389TA

Drybrook Close

B389AS

Masshouse Lane

B389NG

Little Hill Grove

B389QW

Meadowsweet Avenue

B389RZ

Red Hill Grove

B389UF

Dellows Close

B389RH

Cornerway

B389ND

Heathside Drive

B389BQ

Briar Way

B388NT

Grovewood Drive

B389ER

Legging Road

B389FQ

Elder Court

B389PT

Facet Road

B389SF

Bridle Mead

B389UA

Forde Way Gardens

B389PN

Ardath Road

B388RL

Redditch Road

B389AP

High Meadow Road

B389AR

High Meadow Road

B389DQ

Foyle Road

B389EF

Navigation Road

B389HR

Gildas Avenue

B389TX

Meer End

B389UG

Buckridge Close

B389DE

Shannon Road

B389DH

Shannon Road

B389AF

Owens Croft

B389DZ

Dornie Drive

B389JE

Pleck Walk

B389QG

Monkshood Retreat

B389QT

Rosebay Avenue

B389QZ

Reedmace Close

B389UB

Driftwood Close

B389UL

Batheaston Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail