Postcode B38 8RG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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 21.3% 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 303 ft away from B38 8RG.
King's Norton near B38 8RG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Kings Norton | N/A | Walking directions to Kings Norton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hawkesley Hall Public Open space | Medium | Walking directions to Hawkesley Hall 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 8RG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | 22, Primrose Park Road, Birmingham, B38 9FF | Terraced | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 19, Primrose Park Road, Birmingham, B38 9FF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 04 Jun 2026 | 18, Academy Road, Birmingham, B38 9FG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the B38 8RG postcode area, located within King's Norton, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 8RG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Tunnel Road, Birmingham, B38 9EZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Primrose Hill, Birmingham, B38 9BE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Redditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8NA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Michaels | Bentmead Grove, Birmingham, B38 9BL | Walking directions to Michaels |
| 0.5 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 8RG, 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 8RG 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 8RG 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 8RG, including Fairway Primary Academy (Good), Ark Kings Academy (Good) and Hawkesley Church Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B38 8RG is Kings Norton, about 1,443 m away.
B38 8RG 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 8RG is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Andrew Grant (Green Party).