Postcode B38 9LW 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 0.9 miles away. There are 8 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 19.2% 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 9LW.
Lifford & Walkers Heath near B38 9LW 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Kings Norton | N/A | Walking directions to Kings Norton |
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 9LW postcode area, located within Lifford & Walkers Heath, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 9LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Select & Save | Greaves Square, Birmingham, B38 9LX | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.4 mi | Happy Shopper | Bentmead Grove, Birmingham, B38 9BL | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.4 mi | Michaels | Bentmead Grove, Birmingham, B38 9BL | Walking directions to Michaels |
| 0.4 mi | N S Food Store | Bells Farm Close, Birmingham, B14 5PX | Walking directions to N S Food Store |
| 0.5 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: 16/01/2026.