Postcode B38 8RF 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 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hawkesley Hall Public Open space.
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.
King's Norton has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
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 58 ft away from B38 8RF.
King's Norton near B38 8RF 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 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £313,000 | £278 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £249,500 | £281 |
| Terraced | 50 | £205,000 | £241 |
| Flats | 19 | £138,000 | £198 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 8RF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 10, Grovewood Drive, Birmingham, B38 8NT | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 184, Redditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8RJ | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 182, Redditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8RJ | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 10, Beech Hurst, Birmingham, B38 8NX | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 39, Tunnel Road, Birmingham, B38 9EZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £266,000 |
In the B38 8RF postcode area, located within King's Norton, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 8RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Tunnel Road, Birmingham, B38 9EZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Redditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8NA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Kasda Daily Store | 10 Hawkesley Square, Birmingham, B38 9TU | Walking directions to Kasda Daily Store |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Primrose Hill, Birmingham, B38 9BE | Walking directions to Premier |
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 8RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Robert Andrew Grant
King's Norton South - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B38 8RF 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.
The median sale price around B38 8RF in King's Norton is £210,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to B38 8RF, including Ark Kings Academy (Good), Fairway Primary Academy (Good) and Hawkesley Church Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
B38 8RF 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).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B38 8RF is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Andrew Grant (Green Party).