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B38 8HF

Glenwood Road

King's Norton North

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Overview

Postcode B38 8HF 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 high crime levels, with around 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% 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 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is West Heath Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

King's Norton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,271 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

King's Norton has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from B38 8HF.

Flood risk

No risk

King's Norton near B38 8HF 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B38 8HF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Northfield

N/A

Walking directions to Northfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B38 8HF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWest Heath ParkLargeWalking directions to West Heath Park
0.4 miHawkesley Hall Public Open spaceMediumWalking directions to Hawkesley Hall Public Open space

Area Profile

Population
373
Population density
4,429.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.34(-1%)
Vehicle crime
9.28(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.28(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.95(-54%)
Burglary
4.33(+7%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
331
87.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.18%
Caribbean
7
1.86%
Irish
6
1.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.33%
Total population: 377

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
25.16%
No qualifications
70
22.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
57
18.63%
Level 3 (A level)
50
16.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.15%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
41.56%
Owns outright
61
39.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
9.74%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.55%
Other social rented
4
2.6%
Total households: 154

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 8HF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 8HF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Oct 202546, Glenwood Road, Birmingham, B38 8HFTerracedFreehold£295,000
18 Aug 202581, Glenwood Road, Birmingham, B38 8HESemi-DetachedFreehold£222,000
12 Jun 202547, Glenwood Road, Birmingham, B38 8HESemi-DetachedFreehold£274,000
22 May 202645, Heathleigh Road, Birmingham, B38 8HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
06 Feb 202639, Heathleigh Road, Birmingham, B38 8HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the B38 8HF 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 8HF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWest Heath Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFairway Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableNew Ways SchoolOther independent school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 8HF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B38 8HF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparRedditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8NAWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miAldiTunnel Road, Birmingham, B38 9EZWalking directions to Aldi

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 8HF, 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 127CE01009112
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B38 8HF

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

The area around B38 8HF records about 69 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near B38 8HF?

The median sale price around B38 8HF 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 8HF?

There are 12 schools close to B38 8HF, including West Heath Primary School (Good), Fairway Primary Academy (Good) and New Ways School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B38 8HF?

The closest station to B38 8HF is Northfield, about 1,561 m away.

How deprived is the area around B38 8HF?

B38 8HF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,271 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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