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B38 8QY

Redditch Road

King's Norton South

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Overview

Postcode B38 8QY 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 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below 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 Kings Norton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Kings Norton Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Hawkesley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,218 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Hawkesley has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.9%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Hawkesley is £40,431 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from B38 8QY.

Flood risk

No risk

Hawkesley near B38 8QY 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B38 8QY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Kings Norton

N/A

Walking directions to Kings Norton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for B38 8QY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKings Norton ParkLargeWalking directions to Kings Norton Park

Area Profile

Population
236
Population density
5,118.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.19(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.36(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.16(-34%)
Burglary
4.78(+18%)
Public order
4.18(-31%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
199
83.61%
Caribbean
8
3.36%
Irish
7
2.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.52%
Indian
5
2.1%
Total population: 238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
30.29%
No qualifications
47
22.6%
Level 3 (A level)
34
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.54%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
32
24.62%
Social rents from council
32
24.62%
Owns outright
30
23.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
22.31%
Other social rented
3
2.31%
Total households: 130

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 8QY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 8QY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 2025Flat 24, Woodleigh Court, Redditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8QYFlatsLeasehold£145,000
28 Jul 2025Flat 13, Woodleigh Court, Redditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8QYFlatsLeasehold£128,000
29 Sept 202584, Redditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8QXTerracedFreehold£325,000
28 Apr 2025Flat 12, Windsor Court, Redditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8QUFlatsLeasehold£115,500
27 Feb 2025Flat 6, Windsor Court, Redditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8QUFlatsLeasehold£115,000

Schools

In the B38 8QY postcode area, located within Hawkesley, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryKings Norton Junior and Infant SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 8QY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B38 8QY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremierPrimrose Hill, Birmingham, B38 9BEWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miMichaelsBentmead Grove, Birmingham, B38 9BLWalking directions to Michaels
0.3 miHappy ShopperBentmead Grove, Birmingham, B38 9BLWalking directions to Happy Shopper
0.3 miPremierThe Green, Birmingham, B38 8RUWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodMasshouse Lane, Birmingham, B30 3EXWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 8QY, 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)HawkesleyE02001954
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 128AE01009107
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B38 8QY

Is B38 8QY (Hawkesley) safe?

The area around B38 8QY records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near B38 8QY?

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

What schools are near B38 8QY?

There are 9 schools close to B38 8QY, including Ark Kings Academy (Good), St Paul's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Kings Norton Junior and Infant School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B38 8QY?

The closest station to B38 8QY is Kings Norton, about 1,207 m away.

How deprived is the area around B38 8QY?

B38 8QY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,218 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B38 8QY (Hawkesley) in Parliament and on the local council?

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