Postcode B38 8JY 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 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. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is West Heath Park.
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 17.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 137 ft away from B38 8JY.
King's Norton near B38 8JY 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 no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | West Heath Park | Large | Walking directions to West Heath Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hawkesley Hall Public Open space | Medium | Walking directions to Hawkesley Hall Public Open space |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £245,750 in King's Norton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £920,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £527,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in King's Norton North
In the B38 8JY 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 8JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Redditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8NA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | West Heath Post Office | 27 Alvechurch Road, Birmingham, B31 3JW | Walking directions to West Heath Post Office |
| 0.5 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.