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B38 8ET

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King's Norton North

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Overview

Postcode B38 8ET is located in a major urban area, within the King's Norton North ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the King's Norton area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in King's Norton is £52,887 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is West Heath Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
45.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

King's Norton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,687 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

King's Norton has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.3%

Approximately 45.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in King's Norton is £52,887 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B38 8ET.

Flood risk

No risk

King's Norton near B38 8ET has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B38 8ET
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B38 8ET
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWest Heath ParkLargeWalking directions to West Heath Park

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
6,284.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.96(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.48(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.06(-3%)
Vehicle crime
5.78(-11%)
Burglary
4.49(+11%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
87.55%
Other
11
4.03%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.56%
Other Asian
5
1.83%
Caribbean
3
1.1%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
30.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
17.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
16.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
14.35%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.35%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
61
43.88%
Owns with a mortgage
33
23.74%
Owns outright
24
17.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.51%
Other social rented
2
1.44%
Total households: 139

Property prices in King's Norton North

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£214K – £310K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £279 per square foot) in King's Norton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,200,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£565,000£332
Semi-Detached55£275,000£290
Terraced42£224,000£253
Flats12£127,500£208

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

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Norton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£470,500£118,500£162,000£141,975
2017£368,000£100,000£187,500£140,000
2018£326,500£115,000£190,000£153,000
2019£367,500£100,500£194,500£168,000
2020£437,530£100,000£193,750£154,000
2021£434,000£105,000£220,000£175,000
2022£375,000£120,000£255,000£210,000
2023£540,000£115,000£250,000£220,000
2024£595,000£129,850£259,250£198,000
2025£500,000£126,750£271,750£215,000
2026£515,000£118,500£275,000£241,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Norton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Norton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£225£188£161
2017£238£179£198£174
2018£249£197£222£184
2019£272£194£219£204
2020£270£180£211£186
2021£262£184£237£206
2022£271£205£259£249
2023£333£228£272£256
2024£354£222£267£238
2025£321£201£289£246
2026£322£244£290£257
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Norton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 8ET.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 8ET
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 2025280, Rednal Road, Birmingham, B38 8ESSemi-DetachedLeasehold£167,000
28 Apr 20257, Brassie Close, Birmingham, B38 8YLTerracedFreehold£185,000
11 Feb 202616, Nesfield Close, Birmingham, B38 8EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
13 May 2026347, Rednal Road, Birmingham, B38 8EESemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
30 Jun 202534, Vardon Way, Birmingham, B38 8YHTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the B38 8ET postcode area, located within King's Norton, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B38 8ET
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWest Heath Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFairway Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWychall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 8ET

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B38 8ET
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparRedditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8NAWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miAldiTunnel Road, Birmingham, B38 9EZWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miTesco ExpressThe Fordrough, Birmingham, B31 3LYWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin Derek Smith

King's Norton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Laurence Turner

Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham NorthfieldE14001097
WardKing's Norton NorthE05011148
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)King's NortonE02001953
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 127EE01009118
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B38 8ET

Is B38 8ET (King's Norton) safe?

The area around B38 8ET records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B38 8ET?

The median sale price around B38 8ET in King's Norton is £270,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B38 8ET?

There are 13 schools close to B38 8ET, including West Heath Primary School (Good), Fairway Primary Academy (Good) and Wychall Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B38 8ET?

The closest station to B38 8ET is Northfield, about 1,385 m away.

How deprived is the area around B38 8ET?

B38 8ET scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,687 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B38 8ET (King's Norton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B38 8ET is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Derek Smith (Reform UK).