Postcode B38 8JZ 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 65.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in King's Norton is £52,887 per year. The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 65.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.5% 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 per household in King's Norton is £52,887 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B38 8JZ.
King's Norton near B38 8JZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | West Heath Park | Large | Walking directions to West Heath Park |
Based on 206 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 | 37 | £323,000 |
| Flats | 26 | £146,375 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £239,000 |
| Terraced | 69 | £205,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longbridge & West Heath
In the B38 8JZ 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 8JZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West Heath Post Office | 27 Alvechurch Road, Birmingham, B31 3JW | Walking directions to West Heath Post Office |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | The Fordrough, Birmingham, B31 3LY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Redditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8NA | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.