Postcode B38 8XB is located in a major urban area, within the King's Norton North ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the King's Norton area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is West Heath Park.
King's Norton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,687 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
King's Norton has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B38 8XB.
King's Norton near B38 8XB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Kings Norton | N/A | Walking directions to Kings Norton |
| 0.9 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | West Heath Park | Large | Walking directions to West Heath Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £279 per square foot) in King's Norton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £565,000 | £332 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £275,000 | £290 |
| Terraced | 42 | £224,000 | £253 |
| Flats | 12 | £127,500 | £208 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £470,500 | £118,500 | £162,000 | £141,975 |
| 2017 | £368,000 | £100,000 | £187,500 | £140,000 |
| 2018 | £326,500 | £115,000 | £190,000 | £153,000 |
| 2019 | £367,500 | £100,500 | £194,500 | £168,000 |
| 2020 | £437,530 | £100,000 | £193,750 | £154,000 |
| 2021 | £434,000 | £105,000 | £220,000 | £175,000 |
| 2022 | £375,000 | £120,000 | £255,000 | £210,000 |
| 2023 | £540,000 | £115,000 | £250,000 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £595,000 | £129,850 | £259,250 | £198,000 |
| 2025 | £500,000 | £126,750 | £271,750 | £215,000 |
| 2026 | £515,000 | £118,500 | £275,000 | £241,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210 | £225 | £188 | £161 |
| 2017 | £238 | £179 | £198 | £174 |
| 2018 | £249 | £197 | £222 | £184 |
| 2019 | £272 | £194 | £219 | £204 |
| 2020 | £270 | £180 | £211 | £186 |
| 2021 | £262 | £184 | £237 | £206 |
| 2022 | £271 | £205 | £259 | £249 |
| 2023 | £333 | £228 | £272 | £256 |
| 2024 | £354 | £222 | £267 | £238 |
| 2025 | £321 | £201 | £289 | £246 |
| 2026 | £322 | £244 | £290 | £257 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 8XB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | 5, Annscroft, Birmingham, B38 8YU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 4, Annscroft, Birmingham, B38 8YU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £273,500 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | 8, Annscroft, Birmingham, B38 8YU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 34, Spoon Drive, Birmingham, B38 8XD | Terraced | Freehold | £208,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 6, Redgate Close, Birmingham, B38 8YT | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the B38 8XB postcode area, located within King's Norton, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 8XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Euroessential | Wychall Road, Birmingham, B31 3AU | Walking directions to Euroessential |
| 0.5 mi | Select & Save | Ingoldsby Road, Birmingham, B31 2HH | Walking directions to Select & Save |
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 8XB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Derek Smith
King's Norton North - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B38 8XB records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8XB in King's Norton is £270,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to B38 8XB, including St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School (Good), Wychall Primary School (Good) and Fairway Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B38 8XB is Kings Norton, about 1,182 m away.
B38 8XB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,687 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 8XB is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Derek Smith (Reform UK).