King's Norton South
Ward in Birmingham, England
| Coordinates: | 52.398, -1.93 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 04 77 |
King's Norton South sits in the southern suburbs of Birmingham, centred around the older village of King's Norton. It is largely residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and inter‑war housing, and local shopping along Pershore Road; good commuter links via King's Norton station connect the ward to the city and beyond. Pockets of green space give parts of the area a semi‑rural feel despite its urban setting.
Historically the community grew out of a medieval village, and the parish church of St Nicolas' Church and other older buildings still hint at that past. Post‑war development, recent regeneration and a lively local high street have created a socially mixed neighbourhood where community life revolves around schools, pubs and independent shops, even as local residents contend with development pressures and traffic on main routes.
Postcode districts covering King's Norton South
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 5.4 miles
- Coventry 18.1 miles
- Wolverhampton 15.7 miles
- Dudley 9.9 miles
- Walsall 12.5 miles
- West Bromwich 9.6 miles
- Solihull 5.2 miles
- Sutton Coldfield 12.3 miles
- Worcester 18.2 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 18.3 miles
- Nuneaton 20.5 miles
- Cannock 21.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- King's Norton North Ward 0.6 miles
- Druids Heath & Monyhull Ward 1.4 miles
- Wythall West Ward 1.6 miles
- Longbridge & West Heath Ward 1.9 miles
- Bournville & Cotteridge Ward 2 miles
- Barnt Green & Hopwood Ward 2 miles
- Stirchley Ward 2.1 miles
- Northfield Ward 2.1 miles
- Drakes Cross Ward 2.1 miles
- Hopwood Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Hollywood Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Highter's Heath Ward 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in King's Norton South
B38 0AD, B38 9QR, B38 9BB, B38 9SJ, B38 9TY, B38 9BJ, B38 9DY, B38 9RS, B38 9QT … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 8.6 miles
- East Midlands Airport 39.2 miles
- Kings Norton Railway Station 1 mile
- Northfield Railway Station 1.6 miles
Hotels near King's Norton South Ad
- The Westmead Hotel 3 1.9 miles
- Hillscourt Hotel 3 3.7 miles
- The Cotteridge Inn 1.3 miles
- The Bournbrook Inn 2.3 miles
- Staybridge Suites Birmingham 3.5 5.8 miles
- Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre 4 3.9 miles
- The Grand Hotel Birmingham 5 5.9 miles
- Old Rose and Crown Hotel 3 3.5 miles
- Travelodge Birmingham Maypole 3 1.9 miles
- The Limes Country Lodge Hotel 3 3.6 miles
Schools in King's Norton South
- Ark Kings Academy All ages
- Hawkesley Church Primary Academy Primary
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Selly Oak Colleges Library Library 2.5 miles
- Upper West Mall Shopping centre 5.7 miles
- St Andrew's Stadium 6 miles
- Hewell Grange Estate 6.1 miles
- University of Aston in Birmingham University 6.3 miles
- Ipsley Court Estate 6.9 miles
- Elmdon Hall Country house 7.6 miles
- The Hawthorns Stadium 7.9 miles
- Villa Park Stadium 7.9 miles
- Hagley Hall Country house 8.3 miles
- National Exhibition Centre Stadium 9.7 miles
- Birmingham NEC Museum 9.7 miles