Postcode B38 8LX 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 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 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hawkesley Hall Public Open space.
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 40.0% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from B38 8LX.
King's Norton near B38 8LX 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hawkesley Hall Public Open space | Medium | Walking directions to Hawkesley Hall Public Open space |
| 0.5 mi | Shannon Road Public Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Shannon Road Public Open Space |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £253,000 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 | 13 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £210,000 |
10 year median price trend in King's Norton North
In the B38 8LX postcode area, located within King's Norton, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 8LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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.