Postcode B38 9HS 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.2 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 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Lifford & Walkers Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 231 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Lifford & Walkers Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B38 9HS.
Lifford & Walkers Heath near B38 9HS 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9HS postcode area, located within Lifford & Walkers Heath, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 9HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Happy Shopper | Bentmead Grove, Birmingham, B38 9BL | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | Michaels | Bentmead Grove, Birmingham, B38 9BL | Walking directions to Michaels |
| 0.3 mi | Select & Save | Greaves Square, Birmingham, B38 9LX | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Primrose Hill, Birmingham, B38 9BE | Walking directions to Premier |
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.