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B38 9QL

Primrose Hill

King's Norton South

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
67.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Hawkesley has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.8%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Hawkesley is £40,431 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near B38 9QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Hawkesley near B38 9QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kings Norton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for B38 9QL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Kings Norton

N/A

Walking directions to Kings Norton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
198
Population density
5,755.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.19(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.36(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.16(-34%)
Burglary
4.78(+18%)
Public order
4.18(-31%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
102
51.78%
Caribbean
22
11.17%
African
21
10.66%
Irish
12
6.09%
Other
10
5.08%
Total population: 197

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
31
23.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
22.73%
Level 3 (A level)
22
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
15.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
13.64%
Total 16+ residents: 132

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
48
53.33%
Other social rented
13
14.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
12.22%
Owns outright
10
11.11%
Owns with a mortgage
8
8.89%
Total households: 90

Property prices in King's Norton South

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)115
Typical range (middle 50%)£174K – £257K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in King's Norton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£313,000£278
Semi-Detached40£249,500£281
Terraced50£205,000£241
Flats19£138,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in King's Norton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Norton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in King's Norton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Norton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in King's Norton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for King's Norton South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 9QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B38 9QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202574, Primrose Hill, Birmingham, B38 9BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,000
12 Feb 20266, Warrens End, Birmingham, B38 9QDSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
02 Mar 2026147, Masshouse Lane, Birmingham, B38 9ADSemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000
12 Jun 2025The Primrose Inn, Sisefield Road, Birmingham, B38 9BGOtherFreehold£122,000
23 Apr 202689, Dornie Drive, Birmingham, B38 9DZTerracedFreehold£212,000

Schools

In the B38 9QL postcode area, located within Hawkesley, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for B38 9QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miAll-throughArk Kings AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryKings Norton Junior and Infant SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B38 9QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for B38 9QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremierPrimrose Hill, Birmingham, B38 9BEWalking directions to Premier
0.1 miMichaelsBentmead Grove, Birmingham, B38 9BLWalking directions to Michaels
0.1 miHappy ShopperBentmead Grove, Birmingham, B38 9BLWalking directions to Happy Shopper
0.4 miSelect & Save30 Greaves Square, Birmingham, B38 9LXWalking directions to Select & Save
0.4 miAldiTunnel Road, Birmingham, B38 9EZWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,838
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,363
Band E£2,888
Band F£3,413
Band G£3,938
Band H£4,726

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for B38 9QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Robert Andrew Grant

King's Norton South - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Laurence Turner

Birmingham Northfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictBirminghamE08000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyBirmingham NorthfieldE14001097
WardKing's Norton SouthE05011149
ParishBirmingham, unparished areaE43000250
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HawkesleyE02001954
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Birmingham 128AE01009107
Police ForceWest Midlands
Postcode Introduced1982-03-01

Frequently asked questions about B38 9QL

Is B38 9QL (Hawkesley) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near B38 9QL?

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.

What schools are near B38 9QL?

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.

What is the nearest station to B38 9QL?

The closest station to B38 9QL is Kings Norton, about 1,519 m away.

How deprived is the area around B38 9QL?

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).

Who represents B38 9QL (Hawkesley) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).