Postcode B38 9HY 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 112.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £39,200 per year. The nearest station is Kings Norton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 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 112.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 68.8% 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 of residents in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £39,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B38 9HY.
Lifford & Walkers Heath near B38 9HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in King's Norton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,170 up to £625,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £127,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £248,950 |
| Terraced | 55 | £205,000 |
10 years price trend in King's Norton South
In the B38 9HY postcode area, located within Lifford & Walkers Heath, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Navigation Inn | Wharf Road, Birmingham, B30 3LS | |
| 0.5 mi | Bull's Head | Back Road, Birmingham, B38 8RS |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.