Birmingham City Council

Kings Norton Ward

Kings Norton is on the southern boundary of the City, adjoining Worcestershire, and includes a variety of communities such as Hawkesley, Pool Farm, Primrose Hill, West Heath and Walker Heath.

It is an historical place on the edge of the countryside. There is a lot of greenery around Kings Norton and some lovely areas to live. It also has a high level of deprivation.
2001 Census of Population: Key Statistics
Kings Norton Ward Map
  • According to the 2001 Population Census there were 20,729 people resident in King's Norton.
  • The area is 7.0 square km in size, with a population density of 2,980 people per square km, this compares with 3,649 people per square km for Birmingham.
  • 23.5% of people were aged under 16, 56.1% were aged between 16 and 59, while 20.5% were aged over 60. The average age was 37.7, compared with 36 years for Birmingham.
  • The minority ethnic population made up 7% (1,446) of the wards population, compared with 29.6 for Birmingham.
  • 52.8% of households were owner occupied and 40.3% were rented from either the local authority, housing association or other registered social landlord. The remaining 6.9% of households rented privately or lived rent free.
  • The Census found that 8,886 (62.3%) of the population aged 16 to 74 were working or seeking work, this compared with 60.4% for Birmingham.


There is further Census information available about Birmingham wards and other areas on our Key Statistics pages and also on the National Statistics Neighbourhood website

For the latest employment and unemployment information please visit Birmingham Economy web pages.

Source: Census 2001


Councillors Advice Bureaux
History of Kings Norton
Farmers Market

Public Transport:

Rail: Kings Norton Station (Cross City Line)


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