Postcode B38 8YB 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 Northfield, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 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 45.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B38 8YB.
King's Norton near B38 8YB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northfield located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Northfield | N/A | Walking directions to Northfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | West Heath Park | Large | Walking directions to West Heath Park |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 (about £280 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 | 41 | £222,000 | £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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 8YB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2026 | 14, Braid Close, Birmingham, B38 8YB | Terraced | Freehold | £194,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 34, Vardon Way, Birmingham, B38 8YH | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 5, Mashie Gardens, Birmingham, B38 8XX | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 21, Vardon Way, Birmingham, B38 8YG | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 27, Vardon Way, Birmingham, B38 8YG | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the B38 8YB postcode area, located within King's Norton, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 8YB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Redditch Road, Birmingham, B38 8NA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Euroessential | Wychall Road, Birmingham, B31 3AU | Walking directions to Euroessential |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Tunnel Road, Birmingham, B38 9EZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 8YB, 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 8YB 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 8YB in King's Norton is £267,500 (about £280 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to B38 8YB, including Fairway Primary Academy (Good), Wychall Primary School (Good) and West Heath Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B38 8YB is Northfield, about 1,337 m away.
B38 8YB 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 8YB is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin Derek Smith (Reform UK).