Postcode B38 8QX 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 Hawkesley area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hawkesley is £40,431 per year. The nearest station is Kings Norton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Hawkesley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 454 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Hawkesley has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.9% 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 32 ft away from B38 8QX.
Hawkesley near B38 8QX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kings Norton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Kings Norton | N/A | Walking directions to Kings Norton |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £216,000 in King's Norton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,170 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £122,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £248,950 |
| Terraced | 49 | £205,000 |
10 year median price trend in King's Norton South
In the B38 8QX postcode area, located within Hawkesley, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 8QX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Primrose Hill, Birmingham, B38 9BE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Michaels | Bentmead Grove, Birmingham, B38 9BL | Walking directions to Michaels |
| 0.3 mi | Happy Shopper | Bentmead Grove, Birmingham, B38 9BL | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | The Green, Birmingham, B38 8RU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Tunnel Road, Birmingham, B38 9EZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.