Postcode B38 9QL 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 Hawkesley area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hawkesley is £40,431 per year. The nearest station is Kings Norton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Hawkesley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,218 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Hawkesley has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 47.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hawkesley is £40,431 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B38 9QL.
Hawkesley near B38 9QL 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 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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 9QL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 74, Primrose Hill, Birmingham, B38 9BT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £192,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 6, Warrens End, Birmingham, B38 9QD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | 147, Masshouse Lane, Birmingham, B38 9AD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | The Primrose Inn, Sisefield Road, Birmingham, B38 9BG | Other | Freehold | £122,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 89, Dornie Drive, Birmingham, B38 9DZ | Terraced | Freehold | £212,000 |
In the B38 9QL postcode area, located within Hawkesley, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 9QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Primrose Hill, Birmingham, B38 9BE | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Michaels | Bentmead Grove, Birmingham, B38 9BL | Walking directions to Michaels |
| 0.1 mi | Happy Shopper | Bentmead Grove, Birmingham, B38 9BL | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
| 0.4 mi | Select & Save | 30 Greaves Square, Birmingham, B38 9LX | Walking directions to Select & Save |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Tunnel Road, Birmingham, B38 9EZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 9QL, 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 9QL records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around B38 9QL in Hawkesley 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 9QL, 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 9QL is Kings Norton, about 1,519 m away.
B38 9QL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,218 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 9QL is Laurence Turner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Andrew Grant (Green Party).