Postcode B38 8JR is located in a major urban area, within the Longbridge & West Heath ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the King's Norton area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in King's Norton is £44,000 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 1.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
King's Norton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,046 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
King's Norton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.1% 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.
The average income of residents in King's Norton is £44,000 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from B38 8JR.
King's Norton near B38 8JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northfield located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
Based on 232 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Longbridge & West Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £302,000 |
| Flats | 32 | £146,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 85 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £217,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longbridge & West Heath
In the B38 8JR postcode area, located within King's Norton, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 8JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West Heath Post Office | 27 Alvechurch Road, Birmingham, B31 3JW | Walking directions to West Heath Post Office |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Redditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8NA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | The Fordrough, Birmingham, B31 3LY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.