Postcode B38 8RN 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 Lifford & Walkers Heath area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £49,789 per year. The nearest station is Kings Norton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Kings Norton Park.
Lifford & Walkers Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,832 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Lifford & Walkers Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £49,789 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from B38 8RN.
Lifford & Walkers Heath near B38 8RN 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Kings Norton | N/A | Walking directions to Kings Norton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kings Norton Park | Large | Walking directions to Kings Norton Park |
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 8RN postcode area, located within Lifford & Walkers Heath, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 8RN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | The Green, Birmingham, B38 8RU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Masshouse Lane, Birmingham, B30 3EX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 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 |
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: 01/01/2026.