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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

B389RR

Edgewood Road

B389UT

Glenroyde

B389LX

Greaves Square

B389QP

Rosebay Avenue

B389QJ

Manitoba Croft

B389RW

Hole Farm Way

B389AS

Masshouse Lane

B389NG

Little Hill Grove

B389QW

Meadowsweet Avenue

B389RH

Cornerway

B389RZ

Red Hill Grove

B389ND

Heathside Drive

B389UF

Dellows Close

B389ER

Legging Road

B389FQ

Elder Court

B388NT

Grovewood Drive

B388RF

Grange Hill Road

B389PT

Facet Road

B389SF

Bridle Mead

B389UA

Forde Way Gardens

B388RL

Redditch Road

B389AR

High Meadow Road

B389EF

Navigation Road

B389HR

Gildas Avenue

B389TX

Meer End

B389AP

High Meadow Road

B389UG

Buckridge Close

B389AF

Owens Croft

B389DZ

Dornie Drive

B389JE

Pleck Walk

B389QG

Monkshood Retreat

B389QT

Rosebay Avenue

B389UB

Driftwood Close

B389UL

Batheaston Close

B389DQ

Foyle Road

B389DR

Meadowsweet Avenue

B389DE

Shannon Road

Data Sources

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