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B38 8NX

Beech Hurst

King's Norton South

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Overview

Postcode B38 8NX is located in a major urban area, within the King's Norton South ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the King's Norton area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 Kings Norton, about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hawkesley Hall Public Open space.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

King's Norton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,832 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

King's Norton has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from B38 8NX.

Flood risk

No risk

King's Norton near B38 8NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kings Norton located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B38 8NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHawkesley Hall Public Open spaceMediumWalking directions to Hawkesley Hall Public Open space
0.4 miShannon Road Public Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Shannon Road Public Open Space

Area Profile

Population
209
Population density
4,188.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.26(-17%)
Vehicle crime
4.89(-25%)
Burglary
4.89(+20%)
Other theft
2.93(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.93(-60%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
172
83.09%
Indian
8
3.86%
Irish
6
2.9%
Other White
6
2.9%
Pakistani
4
1.93%
Total population: 207

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
30.17%
No qualifications
39
21.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
16.76%
Level 3 (A level)
25
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 179

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
52.08%
Owns with a mortgage
31
32.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
7.29%
Social rents from council
4
4.17%
Other social rented
2
2.08%
Total households: 96

Property prices in King's Norton South

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £257K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £248 per square foot) in King's Norton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £440,000.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£313,000£278
Semi-Detached40£249,500£281
Terraced50£205,000£241
Flats19£138,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in King's Norton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Norton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261,475£104,000£168,000£123,975
2017£375,000£95,000£153,000£125,500
2018£274,995£102,000£182,000£145,000
2019£329,995£108,000£198,000£153,500
2020£369,995£115,000£235,995£150,000
2021£343,000£116,500£255,600£180,000
2022£336,000£105,000£245,000£200,000
2023£355,000£130,000£240,000£185,000
2024£350,000£125,000£223,000£195,250
2025£330,000£133,000£240,000£200,000
2026£110,000£257,175£209,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Norton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Norton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240£159£196£146
2017£225£163£192£143
2018£227£161£214£163
2019£271£169£249£189
2020£277£181£263£175
2021£283£184£266£229
2022£313£178£284£214
2023£317£197£295£212
2024£322£172£274£232
2025£293£198£281£234
2026£189£284£249
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Norton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for King's Norton South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 8NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 8NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Aug 202510, Beech Hurst, Birmingham, B38 8NXTerracedFreehold£330,000
24 Jul 202543, Burford Park Road, Birmingham, B38 8PADetachedFreehold£296,000
23 Jul 202527, Burford Park Road, Birmingham, B38 8PASemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
02 Jul 202533, Burford Park Road, Birmingham, B38 8PASemi-DetachedFreehold£277,500
09 Feb 20264, Whitebeam Croft, Birmingham, B38 8NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the B38 8NX postcode area, located within King's Norton, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B38 8NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miAll-throughArk Kings AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHawkesley Church Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFairway Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 8NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B38 8NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiTunnel Road, Birmingham, B38 9EZWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miSparRedditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8NAWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miKasda Daily Store10 Hawkesley Square, Birmingham, B38 9TUWalking directions to Kasda Daily Store

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 8NX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Robert Andrew Grant

King's Norton South - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Laurence Turner

Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham NorthfieldE14001097
WardKing's Norton SouthE05011149
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)King's NortonE02001953
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 127AE01009108
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B38 8NX

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

The area around B38 8NX records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8NX?

The median sale price around B38 8NX in King's Norton is £210,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B38 8NX?

There are 12 schools close to B38 8NX, including Ark Kings Academy (Good), Hawkesley Church Primary Academy (Good) and Fairway Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around B38 8NX?

B38 8NX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,832 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B38 8NX is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Andrew Grant (Green Party).