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B38 9AD

Masshouse Lane

King's Norton South

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Overview

Postcode B38 9AD 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 162.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £49,789 per year. The nearest station is Kings Norton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
163
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Lifford & Walkers Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,301 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Lifford & Walkers Heath has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.7%

Approximately 9.7% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £49,789 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B38 9AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Lifford & Walkers Heath near B38 9AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kings Norton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B38 9AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Kings Norton

N/A

Walking directions to Kings Norton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
3,012.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.13(+92%)
Shoplifting
39.86(+358%)
Public order
21.68(+258%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.48(+140%)
Vehicle crime
13.29(+104%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
72.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
4.55%
Other White
12
3.9%
Other
12
3.9%
Caribbean
11
3.57%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
33.2%
No qualifications
54
21.6%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
38.89%
Owns outright
48
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
15.28%
Social rents from council
13
9.03%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.78%
Total households: 144

Property prices in King's Norton South

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £257K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in King's Norton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£313,000£278
Semi-Detached40£249,500£281
Terraced50£205,000£241
Flats19£138,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in King's Norton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Norton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Norton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Norton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Norton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for King's Norton South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 9AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 9AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 2026147, Masshouse Lane, Birmingham, B38 9ADSemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000
12 Sept 202525, Pinewall Avenue, Birmingham, B38 9AESemi-DetachedFreehold£242,700
12 Jun 2025The Primrose Inn, Sisefield Road, Birmingham, B38 9BGOtherFreehold£122,000
01 May 202645, Lanchester Road, Birmingham, B38 9AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
28 Nov 202565, Lanchester Road, Birmingham, B38 9AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£236,000

Schools

In the B38 9AD postcode area, located within Lifford & Walkers Heath, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B38 9AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miAll-throughArk Kings AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryKings Norton Junior and Infant SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 9AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B38 9AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremierPrimrose Hill, Birmingham, B38 9BEWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miMichaelsBentmead Grove, Birmingham, B38 9BLWalking directions to Michaels
0.1 miHappy ShopperBentmead Grove, Birmingham, B38 9BLWalking directions to Happy Shopper
0.3 miPremierThe Green, Birmingham, B38 8RUWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodMasshouse Lane, Birmingham, B30 3EXWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B38 9AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Robert Andrew Grant

King's Norton South - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Laurence Turner

Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham NorthfieldE14001097
WardKing's Norton SouthE05011149
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lifford & Walkers HeathE02001949
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 123CE01009119
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about B38 9AD

Is B38 9AD (Lifford & Walkers Heath) safe?

The area around B38 9AD records about 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near B38 9AD?

The median sale price around B38 9AD in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £210,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near B38 9AD?

There are 12 schools close to B38 9AD, including St Paul's Catholic Primary School (Good), Ark Kings Academy (Good) and Kings Norton Junior and Infant School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to B38 9AD?

The closest station to B38 9AD is Kings Norton, about 1,311 m away.

How deprived is the area around B38 9AD?

B38 9AD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,301 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents B38 9AD (Lifford & Walkers Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Northfield covering B38 9AD is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Andrew Grant (Green Party).