Postcode B38 9NG 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 82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below 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 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 2,394 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Lifford & Walkers Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.4 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 9NG.
Lifford & Walkers Heath near B38 9NG 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Kings Norton | N/A | Walking directions to Kings Norton |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £313,000 | £278 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £249,500 | £281 |
| Terraced | 50 | £205,000 | £241 |
| Flats | 19 | £138,000 | £198 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 9NG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 32, Little Hill Grove, Birmingham, B38 9NG | Terraced | Freehold | £166,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 70, Vista Green, Birmingham, B38 9PD | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 70, Vista Green, Birmingham, B38 9PD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 41, Vista Green, Birmingham, B38 9PD | Other | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 18, Hillmeads Road, Birmingham, B38 9NB | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 |
In the B38 9NG postcode area, located within Lifford & Walkers Heath, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 9NG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Select & Save | 30 Greaves Square, Birmingham, B38 9LX | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 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 | Premier | Primrose Hill, Birmingham, B38 9BE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Masshouse Lane, Birmingham, B30 3EX | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 9NG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Robert Andrew Grant
King's Norton South - Elected 7 May 2026
Laurence Turner
Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B38 9NG records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around B38 9NG in Lifford & Walkers Heath is £210,000 (about £248 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to B38 9NG, 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.
The closest station to B38 9NG is Kings Norton, about 1,551 m away.
B38 9NG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,394 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 9NG is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Andrew Grant (Green Party).