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B38 0BW

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King's Norton South

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Overview

Postcode B38 0BW is located in a major urban area, within the King's Norton South ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Lifford & Walkers Heath area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £49,789 per year. The nearest station is Kings Norton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Lindsworth Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
22.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Lifford & Walkers Heath has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,323 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Lifford & Walkers Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.3%

Approximately 22.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £49,789 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B38 0BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Lifford & Walkers Heath near B38 0BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kings Norton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B38 0BW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Kings Norton

N/A

Walking directions to Kings Norton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B38 0BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLindsworth ParkMediumWalking directions to Lindsworth Park

Area Profile

Population
355
Population density
8,294.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.87(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.21(+40%)
Vehicle crime
10.21(+57%)
Other theft
4.54(-20%)
Public order
4.54(-25%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
183
51.4%
Other Black
54
15.17%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
37
10.39%
African
21
5.9%
Other Asian
10
2.81%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
25.32%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18.99%
No qualifications
42
17.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.24%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
28.38%
Owns with a mortgage
35
23.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
22.97%
Other social rented
32
21.62%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.7%
Total households: 148

Property prices in King's Norton South

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £257K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £248 per square foot) in King's Norton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in King's Norton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£313,000£278
Semi-Detached40£249,500£281
Terraced50£205,000£241
Flats19£138,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in King's Norton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Norton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261,475£104,000£168,000£123,975
2017£375,000£95,000£153,000£125,500
2018£274,995£102,000£182,000£145,000
2019£329,995£108,000£198,000£153,500
2020£369,995£115,000£235,995£150,000
2021£343,000£116,500£255,600£180,000
2022£336,000£105,000£245,000£200,000
2023£355,000£130,000£240,000£185,000
2024£350,000£125,000£223,000£195,250
2025£330,000£133,000£240,000£200,000
2026£110,000£257,175£209,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Norton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Norton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240£159£196£146
2017£225£163£192£143
2018£227£161£214£163
2019£271£169£249£189
2020£277£181£263£175
2021£283£184£266£229
2022£313£178£284£214
2023£317£197£295£212
2024£322£172£274£232
2025£293£198£281£234
2026£189£284£249
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Norton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for King's Norton South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 0BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 0BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 202538, Lazy Hill, Birmingham, B38 9PASemi-DetachedFreehold£214,000
24 Apr 202661, Lazy Hill, Birmingham, B38 9NYFlatsLeasehold£142,000
24 Feb 2026123, Lazy Hill, Birmingham, B38 9NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£257,175
24 Feb 2026123, Lazy Hill, Birmingham, B38 9NYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£257,175
02 May 202583, Lazy Hill, Birmingham, B38 9NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£196,500

Schools

In the B38 0BW postcode area, located within Lifford & Walkers Heath, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B38 0BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBroadmeadow Infant SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryBroadmeadow Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBroadmeadow Infant SchoolCommunity school

Special Measures

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 0BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B38 0BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSelect & Save30 Greaves Square, Birmingham, B38 9LXWalking directions to Select & Save
0.4 miN S Food StoreBells Farm Close, Birmingham, B14 5PXWalking directions to N S Food Store
0.4 miSparLindsworth Approach, Birmingham, B30 3QHWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miHappy ShopperBentmead Grove, Birmingham, B38 9BLWalking directions to Happy Shopper
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodMasshouse Lane, Birmingham, B30 3EXWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B38 0BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Robert Andrew Grant

King's Norton South - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Laurence Turner

Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham NorthfieldE14001097
WardKing's Norton SouthE05011149
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lifford & Walkers HeathE02001949
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 123DE01009120
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about B38 0BW

Is B38 0BW (Lifford & Walkers Heath) safe?

The area around B38 0BW records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near B38 0BW?

The median sale price around B38 0BW in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £210,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B38 0BW?

There are 11 schools close to B38 0BW, including Broadmeadow Infant School, Broadmeadow Junior School (Good) and Broadmeadow Infant School (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B38 0BW?

The closest station to B38 0BW is Kings Norton, about 1,367 m away.

How deprived is the area around B38 0BW?

B38 0BW scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,323 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B38 0BW (Lifford & Walkers Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B38 0BW is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Andrew Grant (Green Party).