Postcode B38 8PP 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 Hawkesley area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hawkesley is £40,431 per year. The nearest station is Northfield, about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is West Heath Park.
Hawkesley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,278 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Hawkesley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hawkesley is £40,431 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from B38 8PP.
Hawkesley near B38 8PP 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 1.2 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Hawkesley Hall Public Open space | Medium | Walking directions to Hawkesley Hall Public Open space |
| 0.4 mi | Shannon Road Public Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Shannon Road Public Open Space |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £279 per square foot) in King's Norton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £565,000 | £332 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £275,000 | £290 |
| Terraced | 42 | £224,000 | £253 |
| Flats | 12 | £127,500 | £208 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £470,500 | £118,500 | £162,000 | £141,975 |
| 2017 | £368,000 | £100,000 | £187,500 | £140,000 |
| 2018 | £326,500 | £115,000 | £190,000 | £153,000 |
| 2019 | £367,500 | £100,500 | £194,500 | £168,000 |
| 2020 | £437,530 | £100,000 | £193,750 | £154,000 |
| 2021 | £434,000 | £105,000 | £220,000 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £120,000 | £255,000 | £210,000 |
| 2023 | £540,000 | £115,000 | £250,000 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £595,000 | £129,850 | £259,250 | £198,000 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £126,750 | £271,750 | £215,000 |
| 2026 | £515,000 | £118,500 | £275,000 | £241,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210 | £225 | £188 | £161 |
| 2017 | £238 | £179 | £198 | £174 |
| 2018 | £249 | £197 | £222 | £184 |
| 2019 | £272 | £194 | £219 | £204 |
| 2020 | £270 | £180 | £211 | £186 |
| 2021 | £262 | £184 | £237 | £206 |
| 2022 | £271 | £205 | £259 | £249 |
| 2023 | £333 | £228 | £272 | £256 |
| 2024 | £354 | £222 | £267 | £238 |
| 2025 | £321 | £201 | £289 | £246 |
| 2026 | £322 | £244 | £290 | £257 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 8PP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | 5, Branch Road, Birmingham, B38 9DP | Other | Freehold | £475,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 14, Aversley Road, Birmingham, B38 8PE | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 10, Aversley Road, Birmingham, B38 8PE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 48, Calverley Road, Birmingham, B38 8PW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £288,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 55, Aversley Road, Birmingham, B38 8PD | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the B38 8PP postcode area, located within Hawkesley, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 8PP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Redditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8NA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Tunnel Road, Birmingham, B38 9EZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Kasda Daily Store | 10 Hawkesley Square, Birmingham, B38 9TU | Walking directions to Kasda Daily Store |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B38 8PP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Derek Smith
King's Norton North - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B38 8PP records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B38 8PP in Hawkesley is £270,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to B38 8PP, including Hawkesley Church Primary Academy (Good), Fairway Primary Academy (Good) and New Ways School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B38 8PP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,278 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B38 8PP is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Derek Smith (Reform UK).